By Gabriel Ameh
The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, has dismissed as false and misleading the reports circulating in some newspapers and online platforms alleging that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is no longer required for admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions.
In a statement issued by the Federal Ministry of Education, Dr. Alausa clarified that the publication did not originate from the Ministry and should be disregarded in its entirety.
“The claim is baseless and completely untrue. At no point did the Ministry issue or authorize any statement suggesting that JAMB is no longer mandatory for admission into tertiary institutions,” the Minister stated.
He reaffirmed that JAMB remains the legally empowered body responsible for conducting entrance examinations and coordinating admissions into all tertiary institutions in Nigeria.
According to him, the established admission process through JAMB remains fully operational, and the Ministry continues to collaborate closely with the examination body and other education agencies to ensure transparency, fairness, and merit-based selection in the nation’s admission system.
Dr. Alausa also cautioned media organizations, bloggers, and online platforms to verify information from credible and official sources before publication, warning that the spread of false information could mislead the public and cause unnecessary confusion within the education sector.
“There has been no change in JAMB’s statutory role, which remains central and indispensable in Nigeria’s tertiary education framework,” he emphasized.
The Ministry urged the public to rely solely on the official communication channels of the Federal Ministry of Education and JAMB for accurate and verified updates on admission policies and education-related matters.
