Excited 94-Year-Old Nigerian Man Registers for 2025 UTME, Says “I Can Now Attain My Dream”
- 94-year-old Adedapo Idowu, who is determined to fulfil his lifelong dream of attending a tertiary institution, has now registered for the 2025 UTME
- Idowu, in JAMB's latest bulletin, shared how he was able to beat the odds against elderly candidates and also commended the board for a seamless registration process
- Interestingly, JAMB has announced that it has provided an opportunity for exceptionally brilliant candidates under 16 to sit for the annual UTME
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A 94-year-old man identified as Adedapo Idowu has registered for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
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Idowu’s story was featured in the latest bulletin of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).
As reported by The Punch on Tuesday, February 18, Idowu expressed excitement about finally pursuing tertiary education.
He described the UTME registration process as smooth and efficient and commended JAMB for integrating the National Identity Number (NIN), which he believed has eliminated discrimination against the elderly, underprivileged, and people with disabilities.
Idowu said:
“I can now attain my dream at an advanced age.
“The registration staff gave me a sense of belonging through the warm reception at the registration venue.”
Speaking further, 94-year-old Idowu encouraged JAMB to maintain its seamless registration system and expressed confidence in taking the examination and achieving success.
Idown also advised other candidates to embrace professionalism and contentment in their academic journey.
The 2025 UTME registration which commenced on January 31, was postponed to February 3, and according to JAMB, over 700,000 candidates have already registered, including 11,000 underage applicants.
Legit.ng reported that JAMB said exceptionally brilliant candidates below 16 years could also sit for its annual UTME.
Is-haq Oloyede, the registrar of the board, in his interview, said the board has created what he described as the “exceptionally brilliant window” that will create a room for gifted under-16 candidates to write the UTME.
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- UTME 2025: JAMB introduces mock trial for underage students
- JAMB announces approved reading text for English
- UTME 2025: Expert shares strategy to score 350 and above in JAMB
2025 UTME: JAMB releases cost implication for DE registration
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that JAMB issued a fresh information about 2025 UTME/DE registration.
JAMB released the breakdown of cost implications for students preparing to register for the 2025 UTME/DE.
Nigerians have taken to social media to react to the breakdown of cost implications for the 2025 UTME/DE registration.
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