A senior academic from the Department of Political Science at Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Dr. Christian Okeke, has called on the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Ishaq Oloyede, to step down from his position rather than shedding tears over his alleged mismanagement.
Dr. Okeke made this statement following JAMB’s recent admission of technical failures that occurred during the administration of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
According to LMSINT MEDIA, the examination body confessed that several challenges disrupted its operations during the nationwide test.
The political science scholar expressed his disapproval of the decision to conduct a retake of the UTME in selected centres, labeling it unacceptable. He insisted that only the immediate release of the original results of all affected candidates could rectify the damage caused.
He added that JAMB might not have admitted any faults if not for the sustained advocacy and pressure exerted by concerned individuals and organizations who demanded accountability.
Dr. Okeke further criticized Professor Oloyede, noting that publicly taking responsibility and showing emotional distress over the examination failures were insufficient actions.
“In addition to accepting blame, Professor Oloyede should resign and allow the Federal Government to restructure the agency to function effectively,” Okeke remarked.
The lecturer condemned the examination body’s initial justification of the poor performance of over 1.5 million candidates who scored below 200, stating that it was both distressing and unacceptable.
He emphasized that JAMB had previously denied any operational shortcomings and only acknowledged them after persistent pressure and the possibility of legal action.
“Crying won’t fix the psychological damage or despair inflicted on the students,” Okeke said. “What we are witnessing is more than just poor performance—it resembles a nationwide tragedy.”
He concluded by denouncing the Board’s plan for candidates in 65 centres across Lagos and 92 centres within the Owerri Zone (comprising five South-East states) to retake the examination, describing it as lacking empathy and consideration for the candidates’ emotional well-being.
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