Federal University Lokoja Commends JAMB for Exemplary Leadership in Handling UTME System Error
Lokoja, Nigeria – May 17, 2025:
The Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Lokoja, Professor Olayemi Akinwumi, has publicly praised the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for its transparency and integrity in addressing a system error during the recently conducted Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). In a letter dated May 16, 2025, addressed to JAMB Registrar Professor Ishaq Oloyede, Professor Akinwumi lauded the board’s exemplary leadership, humility, and openness in managing the incident.
The letter, written on behalf of the university’s management, staff, and academic community, highlighted JAMB’s public acknowledgment of the error as a rare and commendable act of honesty in today’s public leadership landscape. Professor Akinwumi noted that JAMB’s responsible approach to resolving the challenges not only inspired confidence within the education sector but also earned widespread respect across the nation.
“We are immensely proud of your stewardship, and we stand by you in solidarity at this time,” the letter stated, emphasizing that JAMB’s actions set a high moral standard for public office holders. The Federal University Lokoja expressed its best wishes for JAMB’s continued strength and wisdom in serving the country.
The commendation comes amidst ongoing efforts by JAMB to address the UTME system error, reinforcing public trust in the board’s commitment to fairness and accountability in Nigeria’s tertiary education admission process.
Here’s the copy of the letter attached below
