Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has expressed grave concern over the recently released 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results, describing them as a wake-up call to the nation’s long-standing neglect of the education sector.
In a statement shared via his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Obi said the alarming performance reflects the consequences of “decades of underinvestment in education,” calling it a clear indicator of Nigeria’s deep-rooted structural deficiencies.
“The latest JAMB results once again highlight the consequences of decades of underinvestment in education—a sector that should be central to our national development strategy,” Obi stated.
He emphasized that education is the single most powerful tool for breaking the cycle of poverty and accelerating national development, urging the government to act swiftly and decisively.
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Obi also compared Nigeria’s educational output with that of other developing nations, noting that while Nigeria’s total university enrollment is around 2 million, the National University of Bangladesh alone boasts over 3.4 million students—despite Bangladesh having just 75% of Nigeria’s population.
“Education is the most critical driver of national development and the most powerful tool for lifting people out of poverty. We must now invest aggressively in education at all levels if we are serious about building a prosperous, secure, and equitable Nigeria,” he added.
His comments come amid widespread public concern over the declining academic performance of students, prompting renewed calls for systemic reforms in curriculum quality, teacher training, and school infrastructure.
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