By Favour Osah
The Federal High Court in Enugu has ordered the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), and the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to suspend all admission processes for the 2025/2026 academic session.
The court order was shared on Tuesday by Alex Onyia, an education technology expert and CEO of Educare, via his X handle. Justice A.T. Segun-Bello issued the directive following an ex-parte motion filed by a group of candidates—Chibuzor Success, Oyeleye Zainab Ayomide, Adedeji John Samuel, Monsura Aliat Aduragbem, and Bassey Daniel Nsikak—acting on behalf of other applicants affected by the 2025 post-UTME examinations at both universities.
The applicants had requested interim injunctions to prevent the institutions and JAMB from releasing, approving, uploading, or finalizing any admission lists for the upcoming session. In his ruling, Justice Segun-Bello noted that there was a “veritable and triable issue” that required both sides to be heard. He also directed the applicants to formally notify the respondents of the case.
To ensure fairness while the matter proceeds, the judge ordered all parties to maintain the status quo, effectively preserving the current state of the 2025/2026 admission lists until the substantive motion is heard.
