May 15, (THEWILL) – The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has commended the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for its transparency in admitting to technical errors that affected the performance of candidates in the recently concluded 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
THEWILL had reported on Wednesday that JAMB acknowledged certain technical issues that compromised the credibility of the results.
Reacting to the development, NOA, in a statement signed on Thursday by its Deputy Director, Media and Communication, Paul Odenyi, lauded JAMB’s courage in taking responsibility. The agency’s Director General, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, described the move as a rare and commendable act of leadership that demonstrates institutional responsibility.
Issa-Onilu expressed satisfaction with JAMB’s transparency and accountability in addressing the challenges surrounding the 2025 UTME results. He praised JAMB Registrar, Professor Is-haq Oloyede, for displaying integrity and courage in the face of public scrutiny.
“Professor Oloyede’s forthrightness is not only a testament to his personal values but also aligns with the principles of the National Values Charter (NVC), which urges all public institutions to operate with the highest standards of transparency and accountability,” the statement read.
However, NOA stressed the need for JAMB to go beyond acknowledgment and implement remedial actions that directly address the concerns of affected candidates, parents, and stakeholders.
“While recognizing mistakes is the first step, redemption and restitution must follow. Having decided to offer affected candidates another opportunity, it is imperative that JAMB also considers appropriate compensation to mitigate the stress and anxiety they have endured,” the agency stated.
NOA further urged other public institutions to emulate JAMB’s example, noting that accepting responsibility and making corrections are key to building public trust.
“Every citizen, whether in public service or private life, has a duty to uphold the core values of integrity, accountability, and transparency. These values are not optional—they are the pillars of a just and equitable society,” the statement added.
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