The Ogun State Muslim Council (OMC) has appealed for calm and constructive engagement following the technical issues that marred the conduct of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). In a statement issued by the Council’s Secretary-General, Asiwaju Kamal’deen Akintunde, Esq., the faith-based body called on all stakeholders in the education sector to remain focused on long-term solutions rather than emotions or sentiments.
The Council, which comprises respected religious and traditional leaders in Ogun State, expressed its unwavering support for the Registrar and Chief Executive of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Ishaq Olanrewaju Oloyede. It commended his bold and credible reforms that have over the years restored public confidence in Nigeria’s tertiary admissions system.
According to the OMC, the public concern arising from the recent technical disruption—acknowledged by JAMB itself—should now transition into collective responsibility. The Council called for immediate efforts to rectify the flaws, ensure a smooth re-examination process for affected candidates, and strengthen the digital infrastructure underpinning the UTME process.
“This is not the time for blame games or divisive rhetoric,” the Council stated. “We must protect and consolidate the gains recorded under Professor Oloyede’s leadership. Stakeholders must rally around the system and commit to transparency, technical improvement, and institutional integrity to prevent future occurrences.”
The OMC also condemned the divisive reactions that emerged in some quarters, particularly those laced with ethnic or religious undertones. It stressed the need for Nigerians to approach national challenges with unity, innovation, and patriotism, urging the public to prioritize development over sentiments.
