The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has suspended the selection of examination towns for candidates registering for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Ekiti State.

The board said the decision was taken to allow for the restructuring of examination towns in order to bring centres closer to candidates and reduce transportation difficulties on examination days.

JAMB’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, explained that although candidates are normally allowed to choose examination towns nearest to them, the 2026 UTME registration began before some structural anomalies were detected in Ekiti’s examination town configuration.

He said the issues required urgent adjustments in the interest of candidates, adding that the suspension is temporary and would be lifted once the process is concluded. The board expressed regret over any inconvenience caused and reaffirmed its commitment to continuous improvement and the fair treatment of all candidates.