JAMB and Oloyede’s exemplary leadership

As Professor Ishaq Oloyede’s time as the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) will soon end, it is fitting to reflect on a decade of leadership that transformed one of Nigeria’s most important educational institutions. His stewardship of JAMB stands as a compelling example of how vision, integrity, and administrative competence can rescue a public institution from decline and restore public confidence.
When Oloyede was appointed the Registrar of JAMB on August 9, 2016, the agency was grappling with serious credibility challenges. Public trust in the examination body had been eroded by allegations of financial impropriety, weak accountability mechanisms, and ...