As Prof. Ishaq Oloyede prepares to leave office on July 31 after a statutory 10-year tenure as Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, his tenure was marked by sweeping reforms that strengthened the integrity of university admissions through digital innovation, improved financial transparency and restored public confidence in the board. However, his administration also faced significant challenges, including the 2025 UTME technical glitches and policy controversies. Funmi Ogundare reviews Oloyede’s achievements, challenges and the legacy of one of Nigeria’s most influential education reformers