FAVOUR ISHEMBER, Abuja
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Registrar, Professor Is’haq Oloyede, has announced that candidates who missed the examination would be allowed to retake it.
Oloyede noted that the decision aims to provide another opportunity for affected candidates to demonstrate their abilities.
Speaking with journalists during a meeting with stakeholders at the Board Headquarters in Abuja, Wednesday, Oloyede clarified that his emotional response to the technical issues that plagued the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) was not a sign of weakness, but rather a demonstration of accountability.
Oloyede’s remarks came in response to criticisms following the examination’s glitches, which affected candidate performance.
He acknowledged the errors, stating that “what should have been a moment of joy has changed due to one or two errors.”
He noted that over 1.5 million candidates scored below 200 out of 400 marks, sparking concerns in the education sector.
Oloyede expressed disappointment that some individuals without knowledge of JAMB’s operations were publicly criticizing the board.
He emphasized his commitment to accountability, citing his track record in educational advancement and examination conduct.
He said: “As chief executive of JAMB, I don’t really care where any of our staff comes from, all I know is that they have been doing their jobs for years.
“The emotional breakdown on my part was not a sign of weakness neither is it an excuse to abdicate our responsibilities. Let us not descend to a level where some people begin to pontificate because some people want to take advantage of the situation on ground”.
The JAMB boss also paid tribute to a candidate who allegedly took her life due to the examination outcome, observing a minute of silence during the meeting.
He reiterated that the emotional toll he experienced was not an excuse, but a genuine response to the situation.
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