By: Acheme Jack
The Nigerian government through the Ministry of Education has debunked news making rounds that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) was no longer required for admission into tertiary institutions in Nigeria.
It stated that the board remains the only authorized body for admissions into Nigeria tertiary institutions.
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa
in a statement by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade noted that “the report is false, baseless, and did not emanate from the Federal Ministry of Education
“At no point did the Ministry issue or authorize any statement suggesting that JAMB is no longer mandatory for admission into tertiary institutions.
“For the avoidance of doubt, JAMB remains the statutory and legally empowered body responsible for conducting entrance examinations and coordinating admissions into all tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The established admission processes through JAMB remain fully operational, and any contrary information should be disregarded in its entirety,” the statement read.
According to him, the Ministry completely dissociates itself from the false publication, urging the general public, especially prospective students, parents, and tertiary institutions to rely solely on the official communication channels of the Ministry and JAMB for accurate and verified information regarding admission policies and education-related matters.
Dr. Alausa reaffirmed the Ministry’s collaboration with JAMB and other relevant agencies to upholding transparency, fairness, and credibility in Nigeria’s tertiary education admission system.
“The Ministry remains committed to protecting the integrity of the admission process and ensuring that merit and due process guide all admissions into higher institutions,” he said
The Minister cautioned media houses, bloggers, and online platforms to verify information from official sources before publication to avoid misleading the public and spreading misinformation capable of causing unnecessary confusion within the education sector.
“The Federal Ministry of Education reiterates that there has been no change in the existing role of JAMB which remains central and indispensable in Nigeria’s tertiary education framework. Any publication or online post claiming otherwise is entirely false and should be treated as such,” he said.
He urged members of the public to visit the official websites and social media handles of the Federal Ministry of Education and JAMB for authentic updates on educational matters
Olusola Akintonde