Rector defends JAMB registrar in 2025 UTME glitches

Dr. Akinde, while speaking with journalists at his office in the institution, praised Oloyede’s commitment to improving the quality of education and eliminating examination malpractice through the introduction of the Computer-Based Test (CBT) system. He noted that while technology has enhanced the examination process, it is still prone to occasional glitches.

The Rector explained that despite the public outcry over low scores, the results were not as disastrous as portrayed, highlighting that 50.29% of candidates scored within the 160–199 range, which he described as within acceptable margins.

“For us in academics, we speak with statistics. This year’s result is not a failure; it is a good result,” Akinde stated. He added that technology, especially automated systems like CBT, is not infallible, and occasional malfunctions are inevitable.

Dr. Akinde commended Professor Oloyede for his transparency and accountability, noting that Oloyede accepted responsibility for the glitches, despite their minimal impact, and took the extraordinary step of allowing affected candidates to retake the examination.

“For the first time, I am seeing a leader in this country take full responsibility for minor glitches. Unlike many African leaders who are quick to shift blame, Prof. Oloyede took responsibility and has given those affected the opportunity to rewrite the examination,” he remarked.

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He also criticized the calls for Oloyede’s sanction, describing them as naive and unwarranted. Akinde maintained that Oloyede’s tenure has transformed JAMB from an institution riddled with irregularities into one of the most credible examination bodies in Nigeria.

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