JAMB registrar handover concludes decade of reforms

Professor Ishaq Oloyede formally concluded his decade-long tenure as Registrar of Nigeria's Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on July 31, 2026, handing over leadership to his successor, Professor Segun Aina. The transition ceremony took place at the board's national headquarters in Bwari, Abuja, marking the end of an era defined by sweeping technological and administrative reforms.

Oloyede, who served two terms beginning in 2016, reflected on a tenure focused on five cardinal principles: staff welfare, discipline, technology, transparency, and networking. He stated that the institution he inherited was plagued by inefficiency and corruption but has been transformed into a more transparent and globally respected agency. Key technological advancements implemented under his leadership include strengthening the Computer-Based Test system, introducing the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) for admissions, expanding biometric verification, and deploying digital payment platforms.

On institutional discipline, Oloyede noted that more than 10 staff members faced prosecution for alleged misconduct during his administration. He referenced a widely publicized case...