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UTME glitch: Faith-based organisations demand investigation, laud Oloyede

UTME glitch: Faith-based organisations demand investigation, laud Oloyede

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By Muhyideen Jimoh

The leadership of some faith-based organisations have called for a transparent investigation into the technical glitch that marred the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

The call, led by the Al-Habibiyyah Islamic Society (AIS) and Dominion Chapel International Church (DCIC), followed the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board’s (JAMB) admission that a technical error had affected some candidates’ results.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that JAMB confirmed that a technical fault had impacted the results of over 370,000 candidates across 157 centres in Lagos and the South-East.

This admission came after a review of the results by stakeholders invited by the Board, following widespread concerns about unusually low scores.

The Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, apologised for the unfortunate incident and announced that affected candidates would be given the opportunity to retake the examination starting from Friday.

NAN reports that over 1.9 million candidates sat the 2025 UTME, of which 1.5 million, representing 78 per cent scored below 200 out of a possible 400 marks.

Sheikh Fuad Adeyemi, National Chief Imam, Al-Habibiyyah Islamic Society with Archbishop John Praise Daniel of Dominion Chapel Intl Church at a news conference

Speaking at an interfaith press conference on Friday in Abuja, Sheikh Fuad Adeyemi, National Chief Imam of AIS, and Archbishop John Praise Daniel, Presiding Bishop of DCIC, commended Oloyede for his transparency and leadership.

Adeyemi emphasised the need for an urgent and open investigation into the system failure.

“While we unequivocally stand with the JAMB Registrar at this moment, we respectfully urge that the entire process leading to the system glitch be subjected to a thorough and transparent investigation.

“Any individual or group found culpable should be appropriately sanctioned.

“We believe this crucial step will not only restore public confidence in JAMB’s processes but also serve as a deterrent against future negligence or sabotage,” he said.

In his remarks, Archbishop Daniel appealed for calm among affected candidates and their parents, urging them to approach the resit with renewed determination.

He also noted the need to take candidates’ mental health more seriously, calling on parents to be more closely involved in supporting their wards.

“Our hearts go out to all the parents and candidates affected by the recent JAMB system glitch.

“We understand how distressing this must have been after months of preparation and anticipation.

“Please know that you are not alone in this moment. Your resilience is deeply admired. Thankfully, JAMB has provided a second opportunity to retake the exam,” he said.

Both leaders praised Oloyede for his visionary leadership and the transformative reforms implemented since his appointment in 2016.

They noted that his decision to acknowledge the error, apologise, and offer remedial measures demonstrated commendable accountability.

“We call on the National Orientation Agency (NOA) to publicise the actions of the JAMB Registrar as a model for other public officials to emulate,” they stated. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Tosin Kolade

Waqf: Al-Habibiyyah unveils Islamic blueprint for sustainable development

Waqf: Al-Habibiyyah unveils Islamic blueprint for sustainable development

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By Muhyideen Jimoh

The Al-Habibiyyah Islamic Society (AIS) has unveiled a bold and inclusive Islamic initiative aimed at tackling poverty and accelerating community growth/national development.

The National Chief Imam of AIS, Sheik Fuad Adeyemi, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja at a workshop for management staff of the organisation ahead of the inauguration of the Al-Habibiyyah Waqf Foundation and other developmental projects.

According to Adeyemi, Waqf is a strategic Islamic charitable endowment involving the dedication of assets or properties whose benefits are channeled toward community development.

He said that income generated from the Waqf assets are used for humanity and public good such as building schools, Mosques, healthcare or supporting less privileged in the society.

The Imam highlighted how businesses can be endowed through Waqf to ensure continuity, serve humanitarian causes and tackle poverty in the country.

He said “if you notice in Nigeria, almost all the businesses, the moment the owner dies, that is the end of the business.

“But with Waqf, you can endow the business in an Islamic way, and such business will be taken over
and be used for the good of the people.

“These are the things we want to promote for the benefit of humanity.”

Adeyemi said that aside the Waqf  Foundation, other developmental initiatives to be inaugurated include the “Faith and Philanthropy Initiative”, in collaboration with McArthur Foundation.

Others are the Al-Habibiyyah Rural Initiative, Estate Planning and Allied Services (EPAS), Diaspora Support Services, Volunteer Mobilisation and African Mosque Forum.

He explained that AIS would collaborate with business associations, strategic stakeholders such as the Corporate Affairs Commission and Islamic banks to drive the various initiatives.

He expressed confidence that the initiatives would provide sustainable, faith-based solutions to the challenges of poverty and underdevelopment across the country.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the workshop was attended by development experts, Islamic scholars, business management experts and media consultants. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Hadiza Mohammed-Aliyu

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