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The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has praised the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for its transparency and accountability in handling the fallout from the recently concluded 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
In a press release signed by Paul Odenyi, NOA’s Deputy Director of Media and Communication, the agency described JAMB’s open acknowledgement of lapses as “a rare and commendable act of leadership,” reflecting a deep sense of institutional responsibility.
The Director General of NOA, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, specifically lauded the JAMB Registrar, Professor Is-haq Oloyede, “for demonstrating the kind of integrity and courage that public leadership demands.” He added that this forthrightness not only reflects Professor Oloyede’s personal values but also aligns with the National Values Charter (NVC), which urges all public institutions to operate with the highest standards of transparency and accountability.
However, the NOA boss urged JAMB to go beyond mere acknowledgment and take active steps to remedy the situation for affected candidates, parents, and stakeholders.
“While recognition of mistakes is the first step, redemption and restitution are other necessary steps to be taken. Having decided to provide another opportunity to the candidates as a way of redeeming the errors, it is imperative that JAMB considers appropriate compensation to mitigate the stress and anxiety these candidates may have suffered,” he stated.
Mallam Onilu emphasised that NOA remains committed to promoting a culture of governance built on trust, integrity, and mutual respect between institutions and citizens.
“JAMB’s example should serve as a model for other public institutions. When institutions own their mistakes and act to correct them, they earn the respect and confidence of the people,” he added.
Citing the Citizen Codes under the National Values Charter, the DG reiterated that leadership is a shared duty:
“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.”
He reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to advocating responsible leadership and value-driven citizenship, noting that the campaign to instil the ideals of the National Values Charter will remain central as Nigeria strives toward more ethical, inclusive, and responsive governance.
