Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, the outgoing Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, said he will leave public service to return to academia.
Oloyede's departure marks the end of a decade-long leadership period at the agency responsible for university admissions in Nigeria. His transition reflects a broader shift toward personal faith and scholarly pursuits after years of administrative governance.
During interviews published July 31, Oloyede reflected on the weight of his responsibilities over the last 10 years [1]. He said he intends to refocus his life on religious activities and academic work following the completion of his service [2].
Oloyede spoke about the spiritual necessity of his transition. "I need to go back and beg God," Oloyede said [1].
He said the demands of leading the board required significant time and energy. By stepping down, he intends to balance his commitment to education with his spiritual obligations. "I will return to academia and focus on my religious activities after ten years of service," Oloyede said [2].
The registrar's tenure spanned a period of significant digital transformation for the board. Oloyede said his return to the classroom and prayer is a planned move to reclaim his personal and spiritual life after a long period of public duty [1].
“I need to go back and beg God.”
The transition of Prof. Oloyede signals a leadership change at one of Nigeria's most critical educational gateways. His emphasis on returning to academia and faith suggests a desire to move away from the bureaucratic pressures of public administration toward intellectual and spiritual contributions.
