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Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Mary Njoku, has sparked a conversation about the relevance of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) exams in Nigeria’s education system.
In a candid Instagram post, the mother of three reflected on her personal struggles with gaining university admission through JAMB, revealing that she failed the exam multiple times before eventually finding her path in Nollywood.
“Why is it necessary to take the JAMB exams to gain admission into universities? Isn’t the SSCE sufficient?” she asked.
Mary expressed confusion over the requirement of both JAMB and post-UTME screenings when students have already passed the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), which signifies the completion of secondary school education.
She shared, “Speaking from experience, JAMB almost ‘jammed’ my life. Literally. After sitting for it multiple times without admission, I thank God for NOLLYWOOD. That detour gave me purpose, but honestly, if you ask me (I know nobody is asking), I truly believe JAMB should be scrapped.”
The actress argued that students who have already passed the SSCE should not be made to endure another hurdle, suggesting that universities could simply raise their grade requirements instead of relying on JAMB.
“Why should students who already passed the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) be forced to jump through yet another hoop? If universities want to be selective, they can ask for more credits, like A’s and B’s in key subjects. That’s fair. But JAMB? It discourages thousands of bright, capable young people every single year,” she added.
Mary Njoku concluded her message with a simple note: “My thoughts.”
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