'Lifelong dream': 94-year-old man to sit for 2025 UTME

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Elder Adedapo Idowu, a 94-year-old man, has surprisingly registered for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, noting that it's been his lifelong dream.

Idowu’s  inspiring narrative and the  story of his guest for higher education at such an advanced age  was contained  in the latest bulletin of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, where he voiced  excitement about finally pursuing tertiary education.

“I can now attain my dream at an advanced age,” he said.

He said  UTME registration process was smooth and efficient ,  showering praise on JAMB for integrating the National Identity Number, which he believed has eliminated discrimination against the elderly, underprivileged, and people with disabilities.

“The registration staff gave me a sense of belonging through the warm reception at the registration venue,” he noted.

He called on  JAMB to maintain its seamless registration system,  while he expressing confidence in taking the examination and achieving success.

He also advised other candidates to embrace professionalism and contentment in their academic journey.

The 2025 UTME registration commenced on January 31, and according to JAMB, over 700,000 candidates have already registered, including 11,000 underage applicants.

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