Lagos State authorities and the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) have underscored the necessity for a collaboration aimed toward bettering academic infrastructure, creating extra alternatives for college students, and making certain a smoother and extra environment friendly examination course of in Lagos State.
Talking throughout a go to by JAMB Registrar, Professor Is-haq Oloyede to Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, each expressed their mutual dedication to advancing training in Lagos and past, with the shared objective of making an surroundings the place younger individuals can thrive and fulfill their educational potential.
Commenting throughout the go to, Sanwo-Olu recommended Oloyede for his excellent management and efforts in reworking the physique, which has performed a pivotal position within the admissions course of for hundreds of Nigerian college students. Sanwo-Olu praised Oloyede’s distinctive contributions to the development of training in Nigeria.
The governor famous that Oloyede, whom he described as a “Lagos man” with an excellent monitor document, had turned JAMB round in a short while, bringing the company into new heights of excellence. The governor expressed deep admiration for the integrity, dedication, and professionalism displayed by Oloyede and his staff in managing the board, emphasising that their management had not solely remodeled JAMB however had set a outstanding instance for others to comply with.
“We’re pleased with what you might be doing, Prof. Oloyede, and we’re pleased with the place you’ve taken this Board. Your identify stands tall, and we, from Lagos, are pleased to recognise you in your excellence. It’s uncommon to search out such a person who, as soon as entrusted with accountability, rises to the event and serves with unusual goal,” Sanwo-Olu stated.
He additionally acknowledged the position performed by your complete JAMB Board, praising them for his or her collective efforts in contributing to the success of the organisation. “Just like the late MKO Abiola as soon as stated, you can not clap with one hand. It’s the help of your colleagues and the staff that has allowed you to excel,” he added.
The governor additionally reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to supporting the event of training, each on the major, secondary, and tertiary ranges. He shared with the gathering the state’s give attention to making a extra environment friendly academic system, mentioning the restructuring of the Lagos State Schooling Districts, which has seen the institution of six districts to make sure higher administration of secondary faculties.
Sanwo-Olu highlighted that the state’s training insurance policies are aimed toward professionalising the sector, together with selling the profession development of lecturers by means of the creation of the Lecturers’ Advantage Award, which rewards excellent educators with new autos, coaching, and monetary help.
The governor disclosed that although the award was not held final yr however it will be held this yr because the state desires to repeatedly encourage lecturers and stakeholders within the training sector to provide their greatest. He careworn the significance of recognizing the contributions of lecturers and bettering the standard of training to make sure a brighter future for Nigeria’s youth.
He additionally expressed satisfaction within the accomplishments of Lagos State, which has grown to host three universities in a short while, a testomony to the state’s academic progress. “As a authorities, we’re intentional in creating extra alternatives and investing in training. We wish to proceed exhibiting that Lagos is the middle of excellence,” the governor added.
Earlier, Professor Oloyede, in his remarks, thanked Sanwo-Olu for his heat reception and help for the work being carried out by JAMB. He elaborated on the continued efforts of JAMB to make sure that certified candidates achieve entry to tertiary training by means of its environment friendly examinations.
Oloyede defined that JAMB’s scope has expanded considerably through the years, with the Board now overseeing over 1,400 larger establishments, not simply universities however polytechnics and faculties of training throughout Nigeria. He recommended Lagos for its robust contribution to the variety of candidates sitting for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), stating that 15 per cent of all UTME candidates come from Lagos State, but the state has fewer than 10 per cent of the obtainable Laptop-Primarily based Check (CBT) centres within the nation.
Highlighting the disparity, Oloyede urged the Lagos State authorities to contemplate offering land to allow JAMB to assemble further CBT centres, particularly in areas like Ojo, Ikorodu, Mile 12, and Festac. He defined that it will assist ease the strain on the few obtainable facilities within the state and guarantee a extra environment friendly examination course of for college students.
Oloyede additionally talked about that JAMB board purchased a five-floor constructing in Ogba, Lagos, to function a regional workplace and assist resolve a few of the challenges the Board faces within the state.
Oloyede additional emphasised that Lagos State, given its inhabitants and significance within the training sector, deserves extra infrastructure help from each the state and federal governments to enhance the capability for conducting examinations and managing academic assets.
“In different states, we’ve got been in a position to construct mega CBT centrers with the help of state governments. I consider Lagos deserves a minimum of double of what different states have acquired as a result of excessive variety of candidates coming from right here,” he stated.
Sanwo-Olu assured Oloyede and JAMB that the state authorities would prioritize the supply of land for brand new CBT centres, in addition to discover further methods to help the Board in its mission.
He stated that the state authorities stays absolutely dedicated to the success of JAMB’s operations in Lagos, making certain that Lagos college students proceed to obtain one of the best alternatives for larger training.
Sanwo-Olu additionally promised that his administration would supply the mandatory help to JAMB’s zonal workplace in Lagos, serving to to streamline the examination course of for the advantage of the state’s college students.
He acknowledged that the partnership between the Lagos State Authorities and JAMB would proceed to foster progress and contribute to the expansion of training within the area.
Sanwo-Olu reiterated his authorities’s long-standing dedication to training, pledging to work along with JAMB and different stakeholders to make sure that Lagos stays on the forefront of academic improvement in Nigeria.
