In Nigeria, a 94-year-old Jambite, Adedapo Idowu, has become the talk of the town earning both admiration and disdain from Nigerians on and off social media.
You see, oftentimes, many people allow age to stand between them and their destinies, but not Pa Idowu who had decided to defile all odds to achieve his dreams.
When the Cybercafe attendance in Ibadan saw Adedapo Idowu, his thoughts would certainly be that the old man came to register his grandkids for the examination.
But, lo and behind, Papa was there to register himself.
He even expressed his excitement about the smooth registration process.
Studying Political Science has been his lifelong ambition and 2025 is the year to make that dream a reality, sadly, he is already 94.
But guess what? Pa Idowu is determined to see this through.
The 2025 UTME registration started on January 31.
JAMB 2025
Last week, JAMB revealed that over 700,000 candidates have registered, including 11,000 underage applicants.
Idowu shared that his initial fears about pursuing higher education at his age were dispelled after his seamless registration experience.
He commended the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for the efficient use of technology, such as integrating his National Identity Number (NIN), which simplified data collection and ensured a user-friendly process.
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His story was featured in the latest bulletin of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board.
“I can now attain my dream at an advanced age.
“The registration staff gave me a sense of belonging through the warm reception at the registration venue” he noted.
He also advised other candidates to embrace professionalism and contentment in their academic journey.
The Jambite encouraged the Board to maintain this positive trajectory to continue ensuring access to education for all, particularly the elderly, the underprivileged, and those with disabilities.
We wish Pa Idowu success in his academic pursuit.
