Abuja — The Federal Ministry of Education has dismissed as false and misleading reports circulating in some sections of the media claiming that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is no longer required for admission into tertiary institutions in Nigeria.
In a statement issued in Abuja, the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, CON, described the publication as baseless and said it did not emanate from the Ministry. He emphasized that at no point did the Ministry issue or authorize any statement suggesting that JAMB is no longer mandatory for admission into universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education across the country.
“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 Minister stated.
Dr. Alausa reaffirmed that the established admission process through JAMB remains fully operational, urging the public, particularly prospective students, parents, and tertiary institutions, to disregard any contrary information.
He further stressed that the Ministry continues to work closely with JAMB and other relevant education agencies to ensure transparency, fairness, and credibility in the nation’s 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,” Dr. Alausa added.
The statement also cautioned media houses, bloggers, and online platforms against disseminating unverified information capable of causing confusion within the education sector.
The Ministry reiterated that there has been no change in JAMB’s central role in Nigeria’s tertiary education framework, describing any publication or online post suggesting otherwise as entirely false.
Members of the public were encouraged to rely only on official communication channels of the Federal Ministry of Education and JAMB for authentic updates on educational matters.
The press release was signed by Boriowo Folasade, Director, Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education.
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PRESS RELEASE
FAKE NEWS ALERT: JAMB REMAINS THE SOLE AUTHORIZED BODY FOR TERTIARY ADMISSIONS IN NIGERIA — MINISTER ALAUSA
The attention of the Federal Ministry of Education has been drawn to a misleading publication
circulating in some newspapers and online platforms, falsely claiming that the Ministry has
announced that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is no longer required for
admission into tertiary institutions in Nigeria.
The Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa CON, wishes to categorically state
that this report is false, baseless, and did not originate 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 Federal Ministry of Education completely dissociates itself from the false publication and
urges the general public particularly prospective students, parents, and tertiary institutions to
rely solely on 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 unwavering collaboration with JAMB and other relevant
agencies to uphold transparency, fairness, and credibility in Nigeria's tertiary education admission
system. He emphasized that 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.
The Ministry further cautions 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.
Members of the public are encouraged to visit the official websites and social media handles of
the Federal Ministry of Education and JAMB for authentic updates on educational matters.
Boriowo Folasade
Director, Press and Public Relations
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