Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate for the 2023 elections, has voiced his concerns regarding the ongoing difficulties students are facing while registering for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Anambra State. His remarks, made via social media, highlight the chaos and confusion at the Amawbia office of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), where numerous students were struggling to complete their registration. Obi noted that the challenges mirror those encountered in the previous year, suggesting a lack of improvement or resolution of the issues within the registration process.

Obi's statement also emphasizes the broader implications of these ongoing registration difficulties, particularly in light of students' futures and their access to higher education opportunities. Last year's challenges received nationwide attention, prompting demands for corrective measures from educational authorities. However, Obi's observations during a recent visit to the registration center indicated that not only are the same problems persisting, but they might have also spread to other locations, exacerbating the situation for many students across the region.

The recurring nature of these issues raises questions about the effectiveness of the educational governance in Nigeria, especially regarding how the admissions process is managed. Obi's calls for action are directed at the responsible authorities, urging them to take immediate steps to alleviate these registration problems to prevent further disruption to students' academic pursuits and ensure a more effective enrollment process for future examinations.