LASU Commends JAMB Registrar for Exemplary Leadership, Accountability

The Lagos State University (LASU) has praised the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, for demonstrating accountability and taking responsibility for recent challenges in the conduct of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

The commendation was made in a statement issued on Thursday by the university’s Deputy Registrar and Coordinator, Centre for Information and Public Relations, Mrs. Oluwayemisi Thomas-Onashile.

Thomas-Onashile urged Nigerians to approach the recent issues with the examination as an opportunity to improve the system rather than viewing it as a failure on JAMB’s part. She said, “The events surrounding the conduct and outcome of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) have rightly sparked public concern among well-meaning Nigerians. However, the candid admission of technical failures that affected the examination and Oloyede’s decision to take full responsibility for the setback are precisely why LASU expresses its unwavering support for the JAMB registrar.”

The LASU spokesperson highlighted Oloyede’s courage during a May 14 press conference, where he addressed the technical glitches and human errors that led to the invalidation of results for 379,997 candidates across Lagos and the South-East. “He took full responsibility for the technical glitch and human errors that affected the results,” she added, emphasizing his decision to order a re-examination for affected candidates as a step to rebuild trust in the process.

Thomas-Onashile described Oloyede’s actions as a reflection of integrity and courage. “In the press conference, which is marked by courage and humility rather than deflecting blame, Prof. Oloyede took full responsibility and immediately ordered a re-examination for all the affected candidates to restore confidence in the process. LASU stands solidly with Prof. Oloyede, affirming not only his courage and humility in this testing time but also, the depth of character cum integrity. The depth of character cum integrity has become the hallmark of his glittering career as a public servant,” she said.

The university further commended Oloyede for his leadership and reforms since assuming office in 2016, noting how these reforms have improved JAMB’s credibility and transparency. “It demonstrates the kind of leadership that is scarce in the Nigerian public space. In fact, since taking office in 2016, Prof. Oloyede has transformed JAMB through comprehensive reforms that have significantly improved examination credibility and transparency,” she noted.

LASU emphasized the positive impact these reforms have had on the institution, including the admission of better-qualified candidates. “LASU has benefited immensely from the enhanced processes of JAMB, leading to the admission of better-qualified candidates in our university,” Thomas-Onashile added.

She concluded by urging Nigerians to support leaders like Oloyede who exemplify accountability and integrity. “We, therefore, urge Nigerians to see this development, not as a failure but as an opportunity to strengthen our examination systems further. We believe that supporting leaders who demonstrate accountability, rather than condemning them for isolated shortcomings, is essential for Nigeria’s progress. May the Nigerian education family continue to make progress,” she prayed.