Lagos State University (LASU) has declared its “unwavering support” for the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, in the face of growing calls for his resignation.
We had earlier reported that after a nationwide outrage that greeted the mass failure recorded in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, the board on Wednesday bowed and admitted there were some technical errors.
Oloyede, while apologizing to candidates during a press briefing, broke down in tears.
Following his admission that the exam was marred by technical errors, affecting at least results of 379,997 candidates, a section of Nigerians called for his immediate resignation or sack.
According to Omoyele Sowore, a former presidential candidate, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede must step aside for a more competent hand, stating that “shedding crocodile tears is not enough”.
Reacting, the Lagos State University in a statement issued by its Deputy Registrar/Coordinator, Centre for Information and Public Relations, Thomas-Onashile, Oluwayemisi, urged aggrieved Nigerians to see the “development not as a failure, but as an opportunity to strengthen our examination systems further”.
According to the statement, the university “is expressing its unwavering support” for the JAMB Registrar because of his “candid admission of technical failures”.
The statement reads, “Lagos State University stands solidly with Prof. Oloyede, affirming not only his courage and humility in this testing time but also the depth of character and integrity that has become the hallmarks of his glittering career as a public servant.
“Indeed, his decision to subject the process to an internal technical review and admit shortcomings reflects his exceptional character and demonstrates a kind of leadership that is scarce in the Nigerian public space.
“In fact, since taking office in 2016, Professor Oloyede has transformed JAMB through comprehensive reforms that have significantly improved examination credibility and transparency, and increased public confidence in the examination body, attracting plaudits from far and near.
“Lagos State University has benefitted immensely in the enhanced processes of JAMB leading to the admission of better qualified candidates in our University.
“Furthermore, Prof. Oloyede’s track record, dating back to his tenure as Vice-Chancellor of University of Ilorin, consistently shows commitment to excellence and integrity”.
