The commissioning of the Raji Oke-Esa JAMB CBT Center in Iseyin on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, has been described as a landmark achievement in the educational and technological advancement of Oke-Ogun and Oyo State at large while slamming government on negligence of ICT in the state.
The ultra-modern Computer-Based Test (CBT) facility, built and donated by renowned legal luminary, Raji Ahmed Adeniyi Oke-Esa, SAN, Baba Adinni of Oke-Ogun and President of the Oke-Ogun Development Consultative Forum (ODCF), fulfills all the requirements of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), positioning it among standard-compliant examination centers in Nigeria.
A group of computer and ICT-related professionals, graduates, and practitioners across Oyo State tagged Stakeholders lauded the initiative, describing it as a timely intervention that bridges a critical infrastructure gap in the region.
Writing on behalf of the stakeholders, Olusegun C. A. Taiwo (OCAT), A Multimedia Consultant at OCATTECH VENTURES and Director of OCATTECH GLOBAL LIMITED, commended Raji Ahmed for what he termed a visionary investment in technology, innovation, and capacity development.
According to OCAT, the establishment of the CBT center brings significant relief to indigenes of Oke-Ogun who previously had to travel long distances to Ibadan and other cities to sit for CBT-based examinations or attend related trainings.
“For years, candidates from Oke-Ogun have endured stress, transportation costs, and logistical challenges just to access CBT facilities. This center changes that narrative completely. It empowers the region to compete technologically with Ibadan and other urban hubs,” he said.
The stakeholders noted that the ICT sector in Oyo State has not received the level of structured engagement and institutional support it deserves, alleging that the sector has often been treated as though it does not exist despite its strategic importance to education and economic growth.
The group also expressed concerns over the reported acquisition of 60,000 laptops by the Oyo State Government for WAEC 2026 preparations. They alleged that the procurement process lacked adequate consultation with ICT professionals and sufficient oversight of schools across the state.
According to them, meaningful collaboration with field experts, school administrators, and local ICT practitioners would enhance transparency, ensure proper deployment, and guarantee sustainability of such large-scale technology investments.
OCAT further stated that the group is still awaiting the government’s response to issues raised in their previous publication regarding ICT development and policy direction in the state.
Despite their concerns, the stakeholders maintained that the commissioning of the Raji Oke-Esa JAMB CBT Center remains a major milestone and a testament to private-sector leadership in community development.
They concluded by congratulating the people of Oke-Ogun on what they described as a new era of digital access and technological empowerment, expressing hope that the initiative would inspire more investments in the region’s education and innovation ecosystem.
