Following the technical glitch discovered in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, the Registrar of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has dismissed allegations of conspiracy theories against a portion of the nation.
The five South-East zone and Lagos states, which many claim the Board purposefully influenced the candidates’ outcomes, were affected by the technical glitch.
However, Prof. Oloyede refuted the claim at a meeting with the board’s management prior to Wednesday’s release of the rescheduled UTME Exam results.
He added that the meeting observes a minute of silence in honor of the candidate who passed away as a result of the examination.  ,
Every candidate is a Nigerian and has equal opportunities, insists Professor Ishaq Oloyede, who claims there was no intentional attempt to denigrate South-East students.
His denial comes after complaints from some circles, particularly South-East region legislators, that he resign due to the technical glitch that affected over 300,000 students.
“National shame”
Due to the technical glitch, Oloyede’s resignation was requested by the South-East Caucus of the 10th House of Representatives on Tuesday.
Additionally, it demanded that the entire examination be completely canceled and a new start date for the nationwide exercise.
The lawmakers referred to the outcome of the exam as a “national shame” in a statement signed by the caucus leader, Igariwey Iduma Enwo.
They urged the immediate suspension of those in the JAMB’s digital operations and examination logistics in response.
The JAMB registrar is portrayed as a good man, but then leadership has to have consequences. We therefore urge Professor Ishaq Oloyede, the JAMB’s Registrar, to do the necessary by stepping down in order to allow for a thorough investigation and remediation of this national embarrassment.
Source: Channels TV
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