FG Confirms JAMB Remains Only Authorized Body for Tertiary Admissions

The Federal Ministry of Education has issued a clarification debunking false claims that JAMB is no longer required for tertiary institution admissions in Nigeria.

The Fake News

False publications circulating in newspapers and online platforms claimed that the Ministry announced JAMB is no longer required for admission into tertiary institutions in Nigeria.

Ministry's Response

Dr. Maruf Tuuji Alausa, the Honourable Minister of Education, categorically stated that the report is:

• False
• Baseless
• Did not originate from the Federal Ministry of Education

JAMB's Official Status

The Ministry confirmed that:

• JAMB remains the statutory and legally empowered body responsible for conducting entrance examinations
• JAMB coordinates admissions into all tertiary institutions in Nigeria
• The established admission processes remain unchanged
• The Ministry continues collaboration with JAMB to uphold integrity in tertiary education

Advice to the Public

The Minister urged:

• Media outlets to verify information through official channels before publication
• Online platforms to avoid spreading misinformation
• Students and parents to disregard such false claims

Bottom Line

Students planning to gain admission into Nigerian universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education must still register for and write JAMB UTME. Any claim to the contrary is false.

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