By Noble Uchegbu Uchechukwu Zachariah and Miss Sandra Opara
Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri, once again demonstrated administrative competence, technical readiness, and institutional excellence as it successfully hosted the 2026 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination from 16th to 18th April 2026.
With a centre capacity of over 300 candidates per session and more than 200 candidates participating in the examination, the exercise ended on a smooth and impressive note, further strengthening the Polytechnic’s standing as one of the nation’s dependable Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres.
At the heart of the hitch-free exercise was the proactive leadership of the Rector, Dr. (Mrs.) Basilia Nkemdilim Igbokwe, whose timely interventions and unwavering commitment ensured that all logistical and technical concerns were addressed well ahead of the examination period.
Her strategic support provided the foundation upon which every operational unit worked effectively. From facility readiness to technical coordination and administrative oversight, the Rector’s hands-on leadership created the enabling environment that made the smooth conduct of the national examination possible.
The examination was conducted under the close supervision of officials of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), who were deployed to the centre to guarantee compliance with national examination standards and uphold the integrity of the process.
The JAMB officials at the Federal Polytechnic Nekede centre included:
Oyelakin Babatunde: Supervisor; Khadijah Ibrahim: Resident Monitor; Kparevfa Mark Usha: Technical Officer and Blessing Effiong: Biometric Verification Officer
To further enhance transparency and credibility, proctors from Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri were also present throughout the exercise. The external monitoring team comprised:
Dr. Eze Akanazi; Ukwunna Joseph and Ikeme Chima
A major pillar of the success recorded during the examination was the exceptional performance of the Polytechnic’s ICT Directorate. Led by the Director of ICT, Mrs. Ugochukwu-Ibe Mary Ijeoma, the technical team worked tirelessly to ensure stable system uptime, seamless biometric verification, and uninterrupted operations throughout the examination period.
Their round-the-clock vigilance eliminated the system disruptions and technical glitches often associated with large scale CBT examinations, thereby ensuring a calm, orderly, and candidate-friendly environment.
Speaking after the exercise, Mr. Eze, a parent who accompanied his ward to the centre, commended the remarkable coordination between the Rector’s Office and the ICT Directorate. According to him, the level of preparedness witnessed at Federal Polytechnic Nekede distinguished the institution from many other examination centres.
He noted that the smooth conduct of the examination reflected the Polytechnic’s growing reputation as a great institution capable of handling national assignments of significant magnitude.
Parents, stakeholders, and observers also expressed satisfaction with the orderly conduct of candidates, the professionalism of officials, and the efficiency of the verification process.
The successful hosting of the 2026 JAMB examination once again projects Federal Polytechnic Nekede as an institution driven by excellence, innovation, discipline, and dependable leadership.
Under the visionary administration of Dr. (Mrs.) Basilia Nkemdilim Igbokwe, the Polytechnic continues to advance its image as a preferred destination for academic excellence and national service delivery.
The 2026 JAMB exercise was more than an examination, it was another strong statement that Federal Polytechnic Nekede remains fully prepared, fully capable, and fully committed to excellence at every level.
