The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board Equal Opportunity Group (JEOG) has commended JAMB Registrar, Professor Is-haq Oloyede, for his prompt, transparent, and responsible handling of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) technical disruptions.
In a statement issued in Abuja, Chairman of JEOG, Emeritus Professor Peter A. Okebukola, described Oloyede’s response as a textbook example of accountability in public service. He praised the Registrar’s courage in addressing public concerns, admitting to lapses, and outlining clear corrective steps.
“We are proud of the Registrar’s integrity and decisive action,” Okebukola said. “His openness in taking responsibility, offering a public apology, and rescheduling exams for over 379,000 affected candidates underscores his commitment to fairness and transparency.”
JEOG further noted that the issue, while regrettable, was not reflective of systemic failure but rather an isolated case of human error. The group urged affected candidates and their families to accept JAMB’s apology in good faith and to remain assured of the Board’s resolve to safeguard the credibility of its processes.
The group also welcomed JAMB’s coordination with the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to reduce scheduling conflicts for students writing multiple exams and applauded the Board’s proactive efforts to ensure that no candidate is disadvantaged.
As a core part of JAMB’s quality assurance structure, JEOG reiterated its confidence in the institution’s leadership and reaffirmed its support for inclusive education policies championed under Prof. Oloyede’s tenure, particularly for persons with disabilities.
“This moment, though challenging, will ultimately reinforce public trust in JAMB,” JEOG said. “We remain committed to supporting the Board in its mission to promote equity, integrity, and excellence in Nigeria’s educational assessment system.”
