The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Is-haq Oloyede, has called on examination officials to demonstrate maximum commitment and professionalism during the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
Oloyede said the success of the nationwide exercise depends largely on the dedication and performance of officials, urging them to carry out their responsibilities with diligence.
He gave the charge during a virtual final briefing for technical officers ahead of the examination.
The registrar also commended staff, ad hoc personnel, service providers, and technical advisers for their roles in the successful conduct of the mock examination.
However, Oloyede noted that most of the challenges recorded during the exercise were linked to inadequate assessment of centres by some technical officials.
According to him, incentive packages will be provided for teams that demonstrate exceptional performance, particularly in the prompt handling of examination materials and timely submission of reports.
Oloyede reiterated JAMB’s zero-tolerance policy on examination malpractice and warned candidates against bringing prohibited items into examination halls.
He added that advanced technology, including biometric verification and real-time monitoring systems, has been deployed to safeguard the credibility of the examination.
