The concerns were raised during the board’s budget defence session, where lawmakers examined JAMB’s financial estimates and operational framework.
Chairman of the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions, Amos Yohanna, urged the examination body to consider further reducing the fee to promote fairness and broaden access to higher education. He stressed that affordability must remain a priority, especially as many households continue to struggle with rising living costs.
Senators also pointed to operational difficulties faced by candidates, including technical issues during registration and examinations. They expressed concern over the limited number of Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres in several parts of the country, particularly rural areas, noting that some candidates are compelled to travel long distances to sit for the examination.
