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The Muslims Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN), the umbrella organisation for all Muslim groups and associations in the geo-political zone has said that the Registrar of Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Professor Isiaq Oloyede deserves commendation and not condemnation.
MUSWEN made this declaration in a statement signed by its President, Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo and Executive Secretary, Professor Muslih Tayo Yahaya.
The statement was made available to journalists on Friday in Ibadan the Oyo State capital.
The organisation, in the statement, publicly express its solidarity with Oloyede, in light of the recent technical
hitches that affected segments of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation
Examination (UTME).
MUSWEN in the statement called for caution among Nigerians.
It said that Oloyede has, over the years, distinguished himself as a man of immense capacity, transparency, and accountability.
“While we acknowledge the genuine concerns of candidates, parents, and other stakeholders over the disruptions caused by the computer network glitches during the examinations, we strongly caution against any rush to impugn the integrity or commitment of the current JAMB leadership.
“Oloyede has, over the years, distinguished himself as a man of immense capacity, transparency, and accountability.
“Since assuming office, he has restored confidence in the examination body,
improved institutional efficiency, returned billions of naira to the national
treasury, and embraced technology as a tool for sanitising the conduct of public
examinations.
“We urge all stakeholders—especially the media, civil society, and policymakers—
to avoid playing into the hands of cynics and detractors who see every temporary
setback as an opportunity to undermine institutions and scapegoat public
servants.
“In the spirit of justice and fairness, we call for calm, constructive engagement,
and systemic support for JAMB to continue on its path of reform. Prof. Oloyede deserves commendation, not condemnation.
“The glitches, though regrettable, do
not define his track record—they merely remind us of the continuous work
needed in building resilient institutions in our country. May Allah (SWT) continue to guide, protect, and strengthen all public servants working conscientiously for the betterment of our nation”.