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Anambra Education Entrepreneur Reveals How “Prep50” Is Revolutionizing Exam Preparation, Helping Students Score 350+ in JAMB and WAEC
An Anambra-based education entrepreneur, Mr. Emeka Ejeziem, has shared how he discovered an exam-preparation app that is transforming the way Nigerian students approach major examinations such as JAMB, WAEC, and post-UTME, with some candidates reportedly scoring as high as 350 and above.
In an exclusive interview with this reporter, Mr. Ejeziem explained that the app, known as “Prep50”, was not initially conceived as a tech innovation but rather as a practical solution to the real challenges faced by millions of students sitting for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
According to him, the idea behind Prep50 dates back to 2014, when his organisation operated as a private JAMB Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre in Onitsha. He recounted that by 2016, when JAMB fully transitioned to CBT nationwide, the centre interacted closely with candidates, witnessing firsthand the panic, confusion, and lack of preparedness many students displayed in examination halls.
“Beyond academic weaknesses, many candidates struggled with basic CBT navigation, time management, and understanding exam interfaces.
“Some could not complete all 180 questions within the allotted time, especially in subject combinations involving Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or Economics. Some didn’t even know they could scroll to see hidden questions, while others were stuck on the first page,” he explained.
Further engagement with students, Mr. Ejeziem revealed, uncovered deeper systemic problems, including an overreliance on poorly structured past questions, lack of proper CBT practice tools, and significant gaps between available textbooks and the actual JAMB syllabus.
“Most past questions were arranged year by year, forcing students to jump across multiple topics without mastering any concept,” he said.
To tackle these challenges, Prep50 adopted a “topic-by-topic learning model”, restructuring past questions from as far back as 1978 into clearly defined topics and subtopics strictly aligned with the JAMB syllabus. This method allows students to master one concept at a time instead of cramming dozens of topics in a few hours.
Mr. Ejeziem noted that the approach also benefited teachers, many of whom rely on past questions to structure lessons. He revealed that the early editions of Prep50 books received strong commendation from educators, even when sales were initially modest.
Beyond books, Prep50 has expanded into a full ecosystem, including a mobile learning app and online tutorials. The app offers structured lesson notes covering every possible JAMB question per topic, CBT simulations replicating the real exam environment, and performance-tracking tools to help students build speed and confidence.
Highlighting Prep50’s forward-looking innovation, Mr. Ejeziem disclosed plans to introduce an AI-powered learning feature. Leveraging decades of curated UTME and SSCE data, this AI creates personalized study plans based on each student’s strengths and weaknesses. Unlike generic AI tools, he emphasized, Prep50’s AI relies solely on verified exam data and guided learning models rather than generating unverified answers.
“What clearly distinguishes Prep50 from other exam preparation materials is its deliberate structure, realism, and quality of instruction. Unlike conventional past questions that encourage random cramming, Prep50 is built on a structured, topic-by-topic system that allows students to study logically, master concepts gradually, and retain knowledge over time. It eliminates confusion and helps candidates focus on understanding rather than memorization,” he said.
Prep50 also engages highly experienced and award-winning Nigerian teachers, including national and state winners of the Maltina Teacher of the Year Award, to serve as academic coaches for students struggling with self-study.
“UTME is the most competitive examination many Nigerian students will face, making expert guidance essential for top performance,” Ejeziem added.
Regarding accessibility, Prep50 operates on a flexible model, enabling students across Nigeria to benefit from its resources. Sharing success stories, Ejeziem cited candidates like Azoyenime Samuel Chukwuemeka, who scored 372 in the 2025 UTME, and David Kikisoko, who scored 371, both of whom extensively used Prep50 materials. Several secondary schools across Nigeria have also testified to how the platform improved their students’ SSCE and UTME outcomes.
Ejeziem emphasised that Prep50’s guiding philosophy is ethical success, captured in its tagline: “Pass without cheating.” He stressed that the platform seeks to debunk the notion that examination success must involve malpractice, while promoting structured learning as both effective and sustainable.
“Prep50 is not just about exams. It’s about changing how Nigerian students learn, helping them understand that education is valuable, achievable, and relevant, especially in a future shaped by technology and artificial intelligence,” he stated.
Ultimately, Prep50 aims to build a culture of disciplined, ethical excellence in Nigerian education, positioning students to compete fairly and confid
ently both locally and globally.