The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has called for further actions after JAMB admitted to 2025 UTME errors The Director General of the NOA, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, mentioned two steps JAMB must take after recognising the mistakes Mallam Onilu said the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) must consider appropriate compensation for the affected candidates
FCT, Abuja – The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has commended the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for its exceptional transparency and accountability in admitting errors in the 2025 UTME
NOA said JAMB registrar, Prof Ishaq Oloyede’s act of leadership reflects a deep sense of institutional responsibility.
The Director General of the NOA, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, stated this while reacting to the scandal that followed the recently concluded 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
Mallam Onilu said Prof. Oloyede demonstrated the kind of integrity and courage that public leadership demands
He said Professor Oloyede’s action aligns with the principles of the National Values Charter (NVC), which encourages public institutions to operate with the highest standards of transparency and accountability.
However, he urged JAMB to proceed to the redemption and restitution stages after recognizing the errors.
This is contained in a statement issued by Paul Odenyi, the deputy director, Media and Communication, via the NOA X handle @NOA_Nigeria on Thursday, May 15, 2025.
Mallam Onilu called on JAMB to go a step further by initiating remedial measures that directly address the concerns of candidates, parents, and other stakeholders affected by the errors.
