Martin Vincent Otse, widely known as Verydarkman (VDM), a prominent social media activist, has strongly criticized the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) following this year’s exam results.
In light of the widespread poor performance by candidates, reports emerged that some students attempted to take their own lives. JAMB responded by attributing the disappointing results to a systemic error.
VDM condemned this recurring pattern of systemic failures, expressing frustration at JAMB’s tendency to offer excuses instead of taking responsibility. He questioned when Nigerians would start demanding accountability from their leaders for such persistent negligence.
Highlighting a heartbreaking incident, VDM spoke about a young girl who allegedly ended her life after receiving her exam results. He expressed sorrow over the needless tragedy, attributing it to the deep despair caused by her failure. He prayed for her soul’s peace and lamented that the country had let her down.
The activist also noted that JAMB’s announcement and the results sparked significant anxiety among Nigerian students. Addressing the public conversation, he rejected the notion that students’ social media habits were to blame for the mass failure, placing responsibility squarely on systemic issues within the education framework.
VDM called out a critic who faulted the students for the poor outcomes, linking this misguided blame to the JAMB registrar’s background in religious studies, suggesting a disconnect from the realities of the examination challenges.
He encouraged students to explore legal recourse against examination authorities and urged parents to stand up in similar situations. Additionally, VDM commented on the exam schedule, describing the timing as inappropriate for students who needed to travel.
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