US-based Nigerian Scholar Suggests Reforms for UTMEs Use of English [Video]

• Victor Adedayo, a Ph.D. student in Applied Linguistics at Oklahoma State University, critiques the UTME’s Use of English, calling it ineffective and unfair
• He explains how the exam lacks reliability, construct validity, and authenticity, thus failing to prepare students for real-world academic language demands
• Victor recommends reforms, including redesigning the test for equity, improving reliability, and tailoring content to reflect diverse academic backgrounds

Victor Adedayo is a Ph.D. student in the United States. Before leaving Nigeria, he was an English language tutor at a Nigerian secondary school, and he worked as a language content specialist and a user experience researcher.

In this interview with LEGIT.ng, the doctoral student talks about education in Nigeria, and how UTME’s Use of English is both ineffective and unfair to many test-takers.

Can you tell us about yourself?

My name is Victor Adedayo…