1. Academic Background in Islamic Studies and Arabic
Prof. Oloyede holds a Bachelor of Arts in Arabic Studies (First Class Honours) from the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), awarded in 1981. His academic journey has always focused on Islamic and Arabic studies, shaping his career as a scholar and administrator.
2. Master’s and PhD in Islamic Studies
He earned his Master’s degree in Islamic Studies in 1985 and completed his Doctorate (PhD) in the same field in 1991, all at the University of Ilorin, cementing his reputation as a leading scholar in his discipline.
3. Former Vice-Chancellor of University of Ilorin
Prof. Oloyede served as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin from 2007 to 2012. Under his leadership, UNILORIN rose to become one of the most stable and efficient public universities in Nigeria, maintaining an uninterrupted academic calendar.
4. Pioneer of E-learning and ICT in Higher Education
While VC, Prof. Oloyede was instrumental in integrating ICT and e-learning into the university’s curriculum. His initiatives led to the modernization of UNILORIN’s administrative and academic processes.
5. Registrar of JAMB Since 2016
He was appointed JAMB Registrar in August 2016 by President Muhammadu Buhari. Since then, he has been credited with overhauling the operations of the examination body and boosting transparency.
6. Digitization and Reform of JAMB
Prof. Oloyede introduced a technology-driven reform of JAMB, including the full digitization of the UTME (Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination), the use of Computer-Based Testing (CBT), and real-time monitoring of exam centres.
7. Blocking of Revenue Leakages
Under his leadership, JAMB’s revenue increased significantly. He blocked financial leakages and returned billions of Naira to the federal government—an unprecedented feat in the board’s history.
8. Champion of Zero Tolerance for Exam Malpractice
Prof. Oloyede is a firm advocate against examination malpractice. He has implemented stringent measures, including biometric verification, CCTV monitoring, and real-time data analytics to curb cheating and impersonation.
9. Implementation of Central Admission Processing System (CAPS)
He introduced CAPS, a platform that ensures merit-based and transparent admission processes into Nigerian tertiary institutions. CAPS has helped eliminate admission bias and fraud.
10. Advocate of Unified Tertiary Education Assessment
Prof. Oloyede has championed a unified model of tertiary education assessment, advocating for synergy between universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education in admission standards and quality assurance.
11. International Recognition and Memberships
He is a member of various international academic and religious bodies, including the International Association of Universities, and has participated in educational reforms at the global level.
12. Lecturer and Researcher for Over Three Decades
Before becoming an administrator, he was a lecturer, researcher, and scholar for over 30 years, contributing significantly to academic journals and attending conferences globally.
13. Contributor to Islamic Scholarship in Nigeria
Prof. Oloyede is a notable Islamic scholar, having written extensively on Islamic jurisprudence, Arabic linguistics, and interfaith dialogue. He has also been involved in national and international religious advisory roles.
14. Proponent of Ethical Leadership in Education
He consistently emphasizes accountability, transparency, and ethics in managing public education institutions. His leadership style is marked by discipline and efficient resource management.
15. National Honour Recipient
In recognition of his contributions to education and national development, Prof. Oloyede was conferred with the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) by the Nigerian government.
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