EBSU Students Raise Alarm Over Persistent ABS Failures During Exams

Students at Ebonyi State University (EBSU) are demanding urgent fixes after repeated failures of the Academic Board System (ABS), the university’s digital platform for exams and result processing.

During recent exams, students reported login failures, session interruptions, incomplete submissions, and missing scores.

Many say these problems have persisted across multiple semesters, disrupting academic progress—especially for final-year and professional students.

The university confirmed the complaints and said a technical review of the ABS platform is underway.

The ICT department has been tasked with identifying faults and implementing upgrades to prevent future disruptions.

Students are insisting on a fully functional system before the next exam cycle.

Some groups plan formal petitions, demanding clear timelines for repairs and stronger oversight during examinations.

The ABS failures at EBSU highlight broader challenges across African universities, where digital exam systems are increasingly relied upon but often lack stability and reliability.