Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has reacted to the recent controversy surrounding the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), following an admission by its Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, that the body made errors affecting some candidates.
Recall on Wednesday, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) admitted that a technical mistake affected the results of over 300,000 candidates who took the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
Speaking at a press conference, JAMB Registrar, Professor Is-haq Oloyede, said he was very sorry for the issue, calling it a disappointing problem in an exam process that had been going smoothly until the error happened.
Reacting, In a statement posted on his verified platform, Sani emphasized that both human beings and technology are prone to errors, noting that what matters most is the humility to acknowledge and correct them.
‘No human being and no technology is beyond error. The JAMB boss, Professor Ishaq, has admitted errors, sought forgiveness, and promised rectification. He should be forgiven and given the chance to redeem his agency,” Sani stated.
He commended the JAMB Registrar for owning up to the mistakes rather than displaying arrogance or attempting to shift blame.
According to the former lawmaker, this honest approach sets a better tone for institutional leadership.
“It’s better than being arrogant, recalcitrant, or looking for scapegoats. He made mistakes but was humble to admit it,” he added.
Sani further appealed to affected candidates and their families to show understanding and allow the agency time to make amends.
“The affected persons should sheath their swords, please,” he concluded.