JAMB has confirmed that The Life Changer by Khadija Abubakar Jalli remains the official UTME reading text for 2025. Claims about Lekki Headmaster are false. Get accurate updates here!
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has clarified that the circulating reports claiming it has replaced its official UTME reading text, The Life Changer by Khadija Abubakar Jalli, with Lekki Headmaster by Kabir Alabi Garba, are false.
JAMB confirmed that it has made no changes to the recommended text for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
No Official Announcement from JAMB
JAMB has reiterated that all updates regarding its examinations are communicated through its official website and verified social media platforms. As of now, there has been no press release or notification from JAMB about changing the official reading text.
Candidates are advised to continue preparing for the Use of English section using The Life Changer, as it remains the approved reading text for the 2025 UTME.
Warning Against Fake News
The board has issued a strong warning against spreading unverified information. Misinformation like this not only misleads candidates but also creates unnecessary anxiety for those preparing for the examination.
JAMB encourages candidates and stakeholders to rely solely on information obtained directly from its official communication channels to avoid falling victim to false claims.
Reactions to the False Reports
Educational stakeholders have expressed concern about the impact of such misleading news on UTME candidates. An English Literature teacher, Oluwafunmibi Awoyale, whose name was falsely associated with the reports, dismissed the claims as baseless.
“This misinformation distracts students from focusing on the correct materials,” Awoyale stated. “We should prioritize clarity and accuracy for our students.”
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Conclusion
The claim that JAMB has replaced The Life Changer with Lekki Headmaster as the official UTME reading text for 2025 is entirely false.
All the jamb Utme candidates are urged to disregard these reports and continue using the approved materials for their preparation.
To stay informed about accurate updates, always refer to JAMB’s official website and verified social media accounts. Avoid spreading unverified information to ensure clarity for all stakeholders.
Let this serve as a reminder to verify all educational updates before sharing or acting on them, as the consequences of misinformation can be far-reaching.
