By Christiana Ekpa
The House of Representatives has urged the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to complete its long-abandoned office in Gbongan, Ayedaade Local Government, Osun State, and establish a new office in Apomu, Isokan Local Government.
The motion, sponsored by Hon. Lanre Omoleye Oladebo, highlighted the negative impact of the incomplete JAMB office in Gbongan, which has rendered a 540-seat examination hall and 270 supplied computers unusable since 2021.
The lawmaker also raised concerns over the lack of electricity, standby generators, and solar power systems at the site, making it impossible to conduct JAMB Computer-Based Tests (CBT).
Hon. Oladebo noted that Osun State had 110,000 registered JAMB candidates in 2024, yet the state suffers from an inadequate number of CBT centers.
The establishment of a new JAMB office in Apomu, he argued, would cater to students in Ikire, Apomu, Orile Owu, and neighboring communities, easing the burden on existing centers.
The House resolved to urge JAMB to prioritize the completion and accreditation of the Gbongan office to allow students in the area access to CBT examinations.
It requested JAMB’s approval for a new office in Apomu, Isokan Local Government to accommodate the growing number of candidates in the Ayedaade/Irewole/Isokan Federal Constituency.
The House mandated the Committee on Basic Examination Bodies to ensure compliance and report back within four weeks.
Lawmakers emphasized that completing the Gbongan JAMB office and establishing a new center in Apomu would significantly enhance access to tertiary education for thousands of students in Osun State.
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