Promoting use of libraries, reading as solutions for poor UTME performance

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IN the wake of concerns over the declining performance in the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examinations, a call to action is echoing through educational circles: promote libraries and reading advocacy. As students grapple with inadequate preparation and subpar academic outcomes, the emphasis on cultivating a reading culture emerges as a potent remedy.

Recent statistics from the JAMB UTME examinations reveal a disconcerting trend: a significant number of candidates fall short of the minimum requirements for admission into tertiary institutions. While several factors contribute to this distressing reality, a glaring issue is the dearth of reading habits among…



Source: Nigerian Tribune