The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is currently embroiled in a significant controversy following widespread technical issues during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). These glitches have led to mass failures, affecting approximately 379,997 candidates, and have ignited a nationwide debate over the efficacy of the examination system.
In a recent press briefing, JAMB Registrar Prof. Ishaq Oloyede publicly apologized for the mishaps, acknowledging the board's shortcomings. He was visibly emotional, breaking down in tears as he addressed the affected students and their families. This apology, however, has not quelled the growing dissatisfaction among stakeholders. Prominent figures like activist Omoyele Sowore have called for Oloyede's immediate resignation and even suggested the scrapping of JAMB entirely. Sowore stated, "The Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Oloyede, bears responsibility for the organization’s egregious errors, which have devastatingly claimed a young life. Shedding crocodile tears is not a remedy for these infractions."
Despite the backlash, some institutions have shown support for Oloyede. Lagos State University (LASU) expressed its "unwavering support" for the Registrar amid the calls for his resignation. As the debate continues, the future of JAMB and the UTME remains uncertain, with many advocating for a comprehensive review of Nigeria's tertiary admission processes.
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