The corruption trial of Professor Dibu Ojerinde, former Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, has been postponed until 30th April following the unavailability of the presiding judge on Wednesday.
Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja was reportedly attending to another official assignment, forcing the adjournment of proceedings in the case marked FHC/ABJ/CR/119/2023.
Ojerinde faces prosecution alongside four of his children, Mary Ojerinde, Olumide Ojerinde, Adebayo Ojerinde, and Oluwaseun Ojerinde, as well as six companies allegedly connected to him.
The companies named in the charge include Doyin Ogbohi Petroleum Limited, Cheng Marbles Limited, Sapati International Schools Limited, Trillium Learning Centre Limited, Standout Institutes Limited, and Esli Perfect Security Printers Limited.
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission filed the charges against the former examination chief, accusing him of official corruption and abuse of office during his tenure at both NECO and JAMB.
The allegations centre on an 18 count charge involving the purported diversion of N5.2 billion in funds across both institutions where Ojerinde served as chief executive.
In a surprising development in July 2025, Ojerinde and ICPC indicated interest in settling the N5.2 billion case through an out of court arrangement. However, proceedings have continued in both courts, handling separate aspects of the charges.
Beyond the case before Justice Umar, Ojerinde faces another 18 count charge in a sister court presided over by Justice Obiora Egwuatu, with that matter scheduled for hearing on 25th March.
The dual prosecution reflects the scale of allegations against the former JAMB boss, spanning his periods as registrar of the National Examinations Council and later as head of JAMB, two of Nigeria’s most important examination bodies.
The charges detail alleged financial improprieties during Ojerinde’s leadership of both organisations, institutions that collectively handle millions of Nigerian students’ examination processes annually.
The involvement of his children and multiple companies in the prosecution suggests the ICPC believes the alleged scheme extended beyond simple official misconduct into a broader network of financial transactions.
As the case drags on, stakeholders in Nigeria’s education sector continue monitoring developments, given Ojerinde’s prominent role in shaping examination policies during his years leading NECO and JAMB.
The next scheduled appearance on 30th April may provide clarity on whether the out of court settlement discussions will materialise or if the trial will proceed through full prosecution.
Last Updated on February 18, 2026 by Ola Funmilayo
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