The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially announced “The Lekki Headmaster” authored by Kabir Alabi Garba as the Use of English novel for 2025 UTME exam. This announcement has finally put a stop to speculations regarding the text for this year’s UTME. Recall that “Last Days at Forcados High School” was the first of such recommended Use of English novel by JAMB.
The announcement was made via the official X handle of JAMB, it reads “Attention prospective 2025 UTME candidates. This is to inform you that ‘The Lekki Headmaster’ by Kabir Alabi Garba has been approved as the reading text for the Use of English.” The examination body also advised prospective candidates to be on the lookout for updates regarding registration. “Details on the UTME/DE registration shall be released shortly. Kindly be on the lookout for updates” JAMB shared on X.
What Does This Means for UTME candidates?
This means that candidates preparing for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) should expect approximately 15 questions based on the novel. Regardless of candidates choice of institution and course of study, Use of English is compulsory and this 15 questions is up for grasp in the highly competitive examination. So, candidates can start reading this book to enable them provide the correct answers during the exams.
JAMB Announced Registration Commencement Date
JAMB has also announced that registration for the UTME will commence on Monday, January 20, and end on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
As part of the registration process, candidates must pay N3,500 to purchase the JAMB form. Other associated fees such as N700 for registration, N1,500 as examination fees, and N1,500 for the optional Mock-UTME (it applies to those who took the exam at privately-owned centres) should be duly considered. For step-by-step guide on JAMB registration, click here.