LAGOS (Sundiata Post) – Former reality star Tochi has weighed in on the poor performance recorded in the recent JAMB examination, blaming students’ growing dependence on artificial intelligence tools for the disappointing results.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board recently revealed that over 70% of candidates scored below 200 in the 2025 UTME, sparking concerns nationwide.
Tochi, reacting to the report, said the rise of platforms like ChatGPT has made many students abandon genuine learning and independent research.
“It’s hardly surprising that JAMB reported that over 75% of candidates scored below 200. With the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT, many students have abandoned critical study, reading, and independent research in favor of copying and pasting responses, undermining true learning. Some people can’t even curate a message without ChatGPT,” he stated.
His comments have fueled ongoing debates about the role of AI in academics and whether it’s helping or hindering students’ intellectual growth.
