"The JAMB Registrar is spearheading efforts to maintain high academic and ethical standards as the 2026 admission exercise kicks off."
The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, has reiterated the Board's unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of integrity for the 2026/2027 admission exercise. Known for his extensive academic background and commitment to institutional transparency, Prof. Oloyede has led the efforts to streamline the admission process, ensuring that the national objectives for education are met through fair and merit-based policies.
Under his leadership, the Board has introduced advanced digital systems that track student admission status in real-time. This includes the implementation of standardized cut-off marks and age requirements, which are now established through a rigorous, collaborative policy meeting involving leaders from universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education across Nigeria. By setting these benchmarks, the Board aims to balance accessibility with academic excellence, ensuring that the most deserving candidates secure placements in their chosen fields of study.
The drive for integrity extends to the prevention of malpractice during the examination phase, where over 2.2 million candidates were monitored in 989 centres across the country. Prof. Oloyede has consistently called upon students and parents to refrain from engaging with unauthorized 'admission racketeers' who prey on the anxieties of candidates. Instead, he advises stakeholders to utilize the official JAMB portal for all interactions, including checking results, admission status, and filing complaints. As the 2026 academic session moves into the critical phase of school admissions, the Board remains dedicated to providing a fair, professional, and technology-driven environment for every Nigerian student.
