JAMB Equal Opportunity Group (JEOG) has declared full support for the Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, due to the way he handled the errors in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results.
This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Thursday by JEOG Chairman, Emeritus Prof. Peter Okebukola.
Okebukola praised the registrar for his “candour, courage, and transparency” in responding to public concerns and in detailing the technical errors that affected some examination centres.
“On behalf of JEOG, I extend our heartfelt solidarity and unwavering support to the Registrar, the entire JAMB leadership, and all candidates affected by the recent developments.
“We commend the Registrar’s integrity and accountability in addressing the matter,” he said
Recall that Oloyede had announced that over 379,000 candidates were affected by technical disruptions during the 2025 UTME.
Oloyede had in a press briefing on May 14, took responsibility for the glitches, issued a public apology, and announced that the affected candidates would have their exams rescheduled.
The JEOG chairman described the move as a demonstration of fairness and transparency in Nigeria’s educational assessment process.
“The decision to admit the oversight and initiate remedial action reflects the best ideals of public service and accountability,” he added.
He noted that the Board’s coordination with the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to reduce possible conflicts for candidates writing concurrent exams.
He lauded JAMB’s efforts to prevent undue disadvantage to any candidate.
While acknowledging the distress faced by the affected students and their families, Okebukola called on the affected candidates to accept the apology and explanation in good faith.
“We stand with you during this challenging period,” he said.
As a key player in JAMB’s quality assurance framework, he emphasised that the errors were not reflective of a systemic failure but rather an isolated instance of human fallibility.
“We are confident that this episode will ultimately strengthen public trust in JAMB.
“Let this serve as a reminder that while human systems may falter, our collective resolve to uphold justice and equity in education must never waver,” he explained. (NAN)
