SANWO-OLU PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR JAMB’S EXAM CENTRES EXPANSION PLAN IN LAGOS
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Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed his support for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in its efforts to address the shortage of testing facilities for candidates taking matriculation exams in Lagos.
The Governor committed to working with the Board to increase the capacity of exam centers where candidates sit for their computer-based matriculation tests, emphasizing that this effort would improve the performance of admission seekers in Lagos.
On Tuesday, Sanwo-Olu hosted the Board’s top management team for a courtesy visit at the Lagos House in Alausa. The delegation was led by JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is’haq Oloyede.
The Governor’s remarks followed concerns over the shortage of test centers, which has been a challenge for the Board in organizing a smooth examination process.
It was revealed that candidates from Lagos represent 15 percent of all those taking the matriculation exams nationwide each year. However, the Board often faces difficulties in conducting the exam for these applicants in the state.
According to the Board, the Mainland area of Lagos is particularly affected, with candidates in certain communities having to take the matriculation exam for up to 10 extra days beyond the standard exam period.
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Sanwo-Olu, who described Prof. Oloyede as “outstanding Nigerian” serving with “uncommon passion and integrity”, expressed the State Government’s willingness to support the Board in raising the capacity of its testing centres.
The Governor said: “Having learnt of the inadequate testing facilities being experienced by JAMB in Lagos, the least we can do is to partner with the Board towards expanding the current capacity towards our own benefit. We will look into the requests and provide sizable plots of land in Ojo and Ikorodu for the Board.
“The main beneficiaries of this intervention will be our indigenes who will take the matriculation exams in conducive environments that will enhance their performance and aid their ability. As a sub-national Government, we are ready to take the discussion with the Board forward; we will look for land in identified places to build testing facilities.”
Prof. Oloyede thanked the Governor for considering the Board’s requests and for pledging collaboration.
The JAMB Registrar said the new testing centres, if approved, would also serve reputable agencies of Government in Lagos to conduct recruitment tests for their employees.
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