(15/05/2025, Lagos) The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) extends its heartfelt sympathies to the thousands of students and their families affected by the reported glitch in the recent Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Computer-Based Test (CBT) examination. This unfortunate incident has undoubtedly caused significant distress, anxiety, and uncertainty for the students and their loved ones.
We commend the prompt response and leadership demonstrated by the Registrar of JAMB, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, in addressing this issue. By taking personal responsibility and outlining a clear plan to address the problem, Professor Oloyede has shown exemplary accountability and a commitment to finding solutions.
We call on Nigerians not lose sight of the tremendous progress JAMB has made under the leadership of Professor Ishaq Oloyede. His visionary leadership has transformed the Board, ridding it of corruption and ensuring that it serves the interests of Nigeria and Nigerians. Under his sterling leadership, JAMB has moved from a loss making agency to a significant revenue generating agency; a model other agencies should emulate. Professor Oloyede’s unwavering commitment to reforming JAMB has earned him widespread acclaim and admiration and unsurprisingly, unfair criticism from a fringe group, and ethnic champions, most of whom are exploiting the current challenge faced by the Board to attack him.
A Leader of Integrity and Vision
In this national call to service and others before it, Professor Oloyede’s leadership has been characterized by integrity and vision. Since appointed to lead JAMB in 2016 by former President Muhammadu Buhari, Professor Oloyede has demonstrated unwavering commitment to reform and change. At JAMB, he has successfully implemented policies that have enhanced the credibility and transparency of the examination process. His leadership has ensured that JAMB operates with integrity, fairness, and accountability, and Professor Oloyede’s work has improved the lives of countless students and parents, providing them with a fair and merit-based opportunity to access higher education.
Despite the current glitch, most Nigerians retain confidence in JAMB under Professor Oloyede’s leadership. His ability to get to the root of the problem and fix it is unparalleled. We trust that he will:
– Identify the cause: Determine the root cause of the glitch and take corrective action.
MPAC urges all stakeholders, including students, parents, and the general public, to:
– Support Professor Oloyede’s leadership: Trust in his ability to resolve this issue and continue to lead JAMB with integrity and vision.
The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) stands in solidarity with the affected students and their families. We have every confidence that under Professor Oloyede’s leadership, JAMB will overcome this challenge and continue to serve Nigeria and Nigerians with integrity and dedication. Lastly, we commend Professor Oloyede’s commitment to the education sector and his dedication to ensuring that students have a fair and transparent examination process. We look forward to seeing the successful resolution of this issue and the continued growth and development of our education system.
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Disu Kamor