JAMB Has Officially Approved the Lekki Headmaster as the Recommended Novel for the 2025 UTME.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially unveiled the Approval of “Lekki Headmaster' as the reading material for the Use of English section in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

This newly selected novel, written by Kabir Alabi Garba, takes the place of the former text, “The Life Changer” by Khadija Abubakar Jalli.

This change marks an important update in JAMB’s resources for the Use of English, offering candidates a fresh viewpoint to explore.

Lekki Headmaster JAMB Book for the 2025 UTME.

Lekki Headmaster is an engaging story set against the vibrant backdrop of Lekki, Lagos. It chronicles the experiences of a passionate school headmaster who encounters various obstacles while striving to enhance education and uplift his community.

The narrative delves into themes like leadership, education, and the effects of societal transformation, making it not just entertaining but also insightful for students. The fast-evolving setting of Lagos allows readers to relate to the challenges of urbanization, social change, and the Nigerian educational landscape in a significant way.

The choice of this novel by JAMB highlights the board's intention to offer students a relatable and stimulating reading experience that tackles important themes of leadership, education, and societal evolution. With its contemporary setting in Lekki, the story resonates with students, ensuring it is both informative and culturally pertinent. Oluwafunmibi Awoyale, English Literature Teacher.

The Reason Behind Lekki Headmaster Being the JAMB Reading Text for 2025?

JAMB's choice to update the reading text reflects its commitment to providing new and captivating materials that connect with the experiences of Nigerian students and encourage the appreciation of national literature.


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