The House of Representatives on Wednesday urged the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to complete the JAMB office in Gbongan, Ayedaade Local Government, Osun State, and approve the establishment of new JAMB offices in the state, particularly in Apomu town, Isokan Local Government, within the Ayedaade/Irewole/Isokan Federal Constituency......CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>.....CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>
This resolution followed the adoption of a motion titled “Need to Complete the Construction of the JAMB Office in Gbongan, Ayedaade Local Government Area, and Construct a New JAMB Office in Apomu, Isokan Local Government Area, Osun State,” moved during plenary by Hon. Lanre Omoleye Oladebo.
While presenting the motion, the lawmaker highlighted the incomplete status of the JAMB office in Gbongan since 2021, which has prevented its accreditation. He emphasized that without its completion and accreditation, students in the area are unable to participate in the Computer-Based Test (CBT). He also pointed out that the Federal Government has already invested significant resources in the 540-seat examination hall, but the facility remains non-operational due to the office’s unfinished state.
The lawmaker raised concerns about the 270 computer systems supplied to the Gbongan JAMB office, which have yet to be utilized due to the lack of a completed office complex. He also noted the rising number of JAMB candidates in 2024, with Osun State alone accounting for 110,000 registrations, without a corresponding increase in CBT centers. Additionally, he stressed the need for adequate electricity, a standby generator, and a solar power system to prevent power failures during examinations.
He further advocated for the establishment of a JAMB office in Apomu, Isokan Local Government, to serve students in surrounding communities such as Ikire, Apomu, and Orile Owu. Access to JAMB offices and CBT centers, he argued, is critical for students’ academic success, as JAMB results serve as a gateway to higher education.
When the motion was put to a voice vote by Deputy Speaker Hon. Benjamin Kalu, who presided over the plenary, it was unanimously supported by members. The House then mandated the Committee on Basic Examination Bodies to ensure compliance and report back within four weeks for further legislative action.