Former JAMB Registrar, Prof Ishaq Oloyede.
Professor Is-haq Oloyede is, by all standards, regarded as one of the most influential education administrators in Nigeria today. As a transformational leader who assumed office on August 1, 2016, as the registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, he took it upon himself to introduce necessary and far-reaching reforms aimed at transforming the agency from an institution hitherto remarkable for corruption and inefficiency into one now widely acclaimed for its transparency, accountability, and technological innovation. This year 2026 would mark the end of his second and last tenure as the indefatigable Registrar of the Board, and he would be leaving a legacy of selfless service, prudent management, integrity, and commitment to excellence.
Without a shadow of doubt, Oloyede would bequeathing to his successor a board that has gained a new lease of life through the restoration of public confidence in its operational processes. It would be recalled that prior to his appointment, the hallmarks of the Board were financial leakages, examination malpractice, and irregular admission processes. However, upon taking office, he implemented stringent measures to block corruption and improve accountability. Consequently, under his leadership, JAMB has remitted over N50 billion into Federal Government coffers, a remarkable achievement when contrasted with the paltry sum of N50m that had been remitted by his predecessors through a combination of cost control, prevention of leakages, and financial discipline.
