The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, has refuted allegations suggesting that the technical issues experienced during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) were part of a deliberate attempt to undermine candidates from specific regions, particularly the South-East and Lagos.
During a meeting with JAMB management ahead of the release of rescheduled UTME results, Prof. Oloyede addressed the concerns, emphasising that the technical glitches were not intentional.
He stated that every candidate, regardless of their region, is entitled to equal opportunities. He also expressed regret over the death of a candidate during the examination period, noting that a minute of silence was observed in their honour.
These statements come in response to calls from various quarters, including the South-East Caucus of the 10th House of Representatives, demanding Prof. Oloyede’s resignation over the technical issues that affected over 300,000 students.
The caucus described the situation as a “national shame” and called for a complete cancellation and rescheduling of the examination across the country.
Prof. Oloyede’s denial of any conspiracy aims to reassure the public of JAMB’s commitment to fairness and transparency in its examination processes. The board continues to investigate the causes of the technical glitches to prevent future occurrences.
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