The Senate on Thursday concluded the amendment of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board Act, which extends the validity period of the results to three years.
The Senate adopted the recommendation that the UTME results should have a validity period of three years to reduce the financial burden on parents.
It also resolved that the examination fees be reviewed downward to N2,500, while the change of course and institution forms as well as any other changes pertaining to JAMB examinations be free.
The bill was sponsored by Senator Joshua Lidani, representing Gombe South Senatorial District.
Lidani led the debate for an Act to amend the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board Act and for other matters connected there with.
