Nigeria: JAMB's Role in University Admissions Unchanged, Ministry Clarifies Misinformation
The Federal Ministry of Education has clarified misinformation circulating about changes to tertiary admissions in Nigeria. It has confirmed that JAMB's role remains unchanged and crucial for university admissions.
The Ministry has dismissed reports claiming that JAMB is no longer required for tertiary admissions as false and misleading. The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, confirmed that no policy changes have been made in this regard.
The recent approval of new admission guidelines aims to expand access to higher education. Polytechnics and colleges of education can now admit students with a minimum of four relevant credits, depending on the programme. This move is projected to admit an additional 250,000 to 300,000 students each year.
The National Universities Commission (NUC) and the Federal Ministry of Education have been instrumental in approving these new regulations. The Ministry is committed to protecting the integrity of the admission process, ensuring merit and due process guide all admissions.
The Ministry of Education has reassured the public that JAMB's role in tertiary admissions remains unchanged and vital. The spread of fake news in the education sector could cause confusion and undermine the credibility of Nigeria's tertiary education system. The Ministry has cautioned media organizations against publishing unverified information.
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