Governor Babagana Zulum has directed that the new multi-million naira zonal office complex of the Joint Administration and Matriculation Board (JAMB) commissioned in Maiduguri be named after Prof. Ishaq Oloyede.
He gave the directive during the week while commissioning the structure which was built in front of the farm centre estate along the Maiduguri-Mafa road trunk federal road.
He noted that the gesture is a testament to the immense contribution of Professor Oloyede to JAMB and the entire education sector which cannot be forgotten.
Responding to the gesture, outgoing
JAMB Registrar and renowned Professor of Arabic and Islamic studies Ishaq Oloyede, who received the facility on behalf of the Board, commended Governor Zulum for the landmark achievement.
Oloyede described the project as unprecedented, noting that it is the first time a state governor has independently undertaken the construction of a JAMB zonal office and a CBT centre for the enhancement of education in Nigeria.
The JAMB Registrar, who bows out on July 31st after a ten-year service said the centre would enable 500 candidates to sit examinations simultaneously, with the capacity to process more than 2,000 candidates daily.
He added that the in-built registration units would allow the Board to complete registration and documentation for just Borno applicants in a few days.
“Today, reality has surpassed my expectations. In just four months, what seemed humanly impossible has been accomplished.
“This facility stands as a testament to your visionary leadership, your commitment to educational advancement, and your unwavering dedication to the people of Borno State and the Northeast region.
“The CBT centre you have graciously provided will serve as a beacon of excellence for computer-based testing and administrative services. It will bring immense relief to candidates, educational institutions, and stakeholders across this region.
“More importantly, it represents Your Excellency’s broader commitment to rebuilding educational confidence and expanding opportunities for young people despite the enormous challenges confronting this region.
“Your Excellency, your investment in education, human capital development, and youth empowerment continues to inspire hope and reaffirms the enduring role of education as a foundation for peace, stability, and societal progress.
“Your leadership, characterised by courage, compassion, accessibility, and unwavering dedication to public service, has positioned you as one of the most respected public servants in contemporary Nigeria.” he remarked.
Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, Governor Zulum reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to educational development, describing the project as the State government’s contribution to national education service delivery in the northeastern region of the country.
The governor noted that the new facility would serve as a regional hub for candidates sitting entrance examinations into territory institutions in the country.
Present at the occasion was the newly appointed Registrar of JAMB and Professor of Computer Engineering, Segun Aina and many other federal, state, and local government dignitaries.
Bodunrin Kayode
