The Yaba College of Technology (YabaTech) has publicly declared its unwavering support for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) leadership amid the controversy surrounding mass failures in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

In a statement released on Friday, YabaTech Rector Dr. Ibraheem Abdul commended JAMB Registrar Prof. Is-haq Oloyede for his handling of the situation, particularly praising his public apology and acceptance of responsibility for the technical challenges that disrupted the examination process.

"We stand in solidarity with Prof. Oloyede, we are with him in the future he beholds for JAMB. We reaffirm our confidence in his visionary leadership and urge other leaders in the country to take a cue from his leadership style," Abdul stated.

The technical glitches affected approximately 379,997 candidates across 157 examination centres, with Lagos and South-Eastern states experiencing the most significant disruptions. The issues have sparked widespread concern among students, parents, and educational stakeholders across Nigeria.

Abdul acknowledged the distress caused by the examination challenges but emphasized that Oloyede's commitment to transparency and swift corrective measures, including rescheduling examinations for affected candidates, demonstrated exceptional dedication to maintaining the credibility of Nigeria's educational assessment system.

"His heartfelt apology and assumption of full responsibility demonstrated commendable leadership and integrity," the Rector noted, adding that "YabaTech remains committed to supporting JAMB's initiatives and reforms aimed at enhancing the integrity and efficiency of its examination processes."

The Rector further suggested that the incident should serve as a catalyst for closer collaboration among educational stakeholders to develop more robust systems capable of withstanding unforeseen challenges in Nigeria's evolving technological landscape.

While concerns about the overall performance in the 2025 UTME remain, Abdul emphasized the importance of recognizing the complexities involved in administering large-scale examinations in a technologically evolving environment.

The support from YabaTech comes at a critical time when JAMB faces scrutiny following widespread reports of poor performance in the 2025 UTME, with various stakeholders calling for reforms in the examination process.