By Our Reporter<\/p>\n
In a bid to pacify the anger of most Nigerians on the poor performance of\u00a0 students 2ho sat for JAMB examination,the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Registrar and Chief Executive, Professor Is’haq Oloyede, has announced that candidates who missed the examination would be allowed to retake it.<\/p>\n
Oloyede noted that the decision aims to provide an opportunity for affected candidates to demonstrate their abilities.<\/p>\n
Speaking with journalists during meeting with stakeholders in at Board Headquarters in Abuja on 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.<\/p>\n
Oloyede’s remarks came in response to criticisms following the examination’s glitches, which affected candidate performance.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
In thewords of the Registrar: “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.<\/p>\n
“The emotional breakdown on my part was not a sign of weakness neither is it an excuse to adjudicate our responsibilities. Let us not decent to a level where some people begin to pontificate because some people want to take advantage of the situation on ground”.<\/p>\n
The JAMB boss also paid tribute to a candidate who allegedly took their life due to the examination outcome, observing a minute of silence during the meeting.<\/p>\n
He reiterated that the emotional toll he experienced was not an excuse, but a genuine response to the situation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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