It was a spiritual scene at a Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination centre today as anxious parents turned the waiting area into a makeshift prayer ground. shocked
Dozens of parents, visibly tensed and emotionally invested, were spotted praying fervently—some pacing back and forth, others clasping their hands or even going on their knees—as their children sat inside the hall for the crucial exam that could determine their university admission.
While some muttered quiet prayers under their breath, others openly called on divine intervention, asking for wisdom, remembrance, and calm for their wards.
However, the scene has sparked mixed reactions online. While some netizens criticized the act, calling it public hypocrisy and questioning why such energy isn’t directed into academic preparation, others defended the parents, calling it a genuine display of parental love and deep concern for their children’s future.
