The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has disclosed that a total of 12,860 candidates registered for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Jigawa state. This announcement was made by the JAMB Public Relations Officer in the state, Mukarram Bello Adamu, in a statement issued to journalists in Dutse, the capital of Jigawa state. The figure indicates a significant interest in higher education among prospective students in the region.

The registration process took place across 16 computer-based test centers within the state, with various educational institutions reporting their candidate figures. Notably, the Federal University Dutse had the highest number of registrations at 4,936, followed by the Jigawa State College of Education, which recorded 2,287 candidates. This distribution highlights the role of local universities and colleges in facilitating access to tertiary education and suggests that they may be popular choices for students in the area.

The increase in candidate registrations can be interpreted as a growing enthusiasm for pursuing higher education, which could have positive implications for educational development in Jigawa state. It underscores the efforts of JAMB and educational stakeholders in the region to provide opportunities for young people aspiring to advance their studies and improve their socio-economic circumstances.