It was all pomp and pageantry in the ancient town of Iseyin, Oyo State, when the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Is-haq Oloyede, commissioned a Grade A Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre, classrooms, laboratories and offices on Wednesday, 11th February, 2026.
The commissioning of the Grade A CBT Centre, which was built, equipped and donated to JAMB by Mr. Ahmed Raji (SAN), witnessed the presence of some eminent personalities across the town, region and State.
The event was graced by traditional rulers, political figures, religious leaders, renowned names in the education sector and the sons and daughters of Iseyin, who affirmed the philanthropist’s standing as a rare and thoughtful son of Iseyin on account of his commendable and important contributions to the lives of his people and his unwavering commitment to the long lasting legacy of education, which was identified as a cardinal pillar of the nation building.
The donor, in his speech, expressed deep appreciation for the Board’s leadership noting how Prof. Oloyede’s vision has been critical for the advancement of tertiary education in Nigeria.
Mr. Raji also thanked the Registrar for graciously accepting to take over the project for use as well as his unwavering support for education in the country.
In an interesting announcement, Mr. Raji (SAN), through the Raji Oke-Esa Foundation, instituted prizes for the best students of the Raji Oke-Esa Memorial Comprehensive High School. Also, the legal luminary in his acknowledgement of the Registrar’s quantitative contributions to education and academic scholarship, named the First Prize for the overall best student of the school as “The Prof. Oloyede Prize”. In Mr. Raji’s words, “the prize will cover the university education of the student.”
In his speech, the Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, described the CBT centre as a feat that should be seen as a, ‘’daring testament to the generosity and vision of one of Nigeria’s best legal minds and a benevolent son of the soil.”
Prof. Oloyede, in his speech, detailed the incredible vision behind the planning and execution of the project. He identified the centre, which has been graciously donated to the Federal Government of Nigeria and entrusted to JAMB as a, “critical intervention in Nigeria’s education infrastructure and one that will improve access and the overall quality of assessment.”
The Registrar also emphasized how the edifice would help in reducing the travel burden of candidates within the State and the South-West geopolitical zone in general.
Furthermore, Prof. Oloyede noted how the donor’s commendable gesture is not just a remarkable donation but a national fight against examination malpractice. He added that this is evident in his identification and swift response to a critical national need. A need, which Prof. Oloyede described as, “not just a test centre but a temple of opportunities for generations to come.”
In his closing remarks, the Registrar assured the donor of the deployment of sound technical expertise for the maintenance and sustenance of the centre. He also implored other privileged Nigerians to see Mr. Raji’s noble act as a “clarion call.” The seasoned administrator told the younger generation to see the act and the event as “an invitation to step into the future and prove their mettle’’ as it is not “just a commissioning ceremony but the day a legacy was born.”
In his vote of thanks, the former Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Adeolu Akande, thanked Mr. Raji for his timely intervention and described Prof. Oloyede as one of Nigeria’s change agents, who has provided uncommon leadership wherever he is called upon to serve.
Similarly, the Ibadan Zonal Director, Mrs. Temitope Akintola, thanked Mr. Raji for the incredible donation and for his lifetime commitment to nation building. She also thanked the Registrar for the leadership and the clarity that have made the Board attractive enough for noteworthy association and partnerships.