The Federal Ministry of Education has issued a rebuttal against circulating false reports suggesting that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is no longer a mandatory requirement for admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions.
The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, in a statement issued by Boriowo Folasade, Director of Press and Public Relations, reiterated that there has been no change in the existing, central, and indispensable role of JAMB in the tertiary education framework.
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Alausa stated that the misleading publication, which appeared in some newspapers and online platforms, is “false, baseless,” and did not originate from the ministry.
He affirmed that the ministry has not issued or authorised any statement indicating that JAMB is no longer necessary for admissions.
For clarity, Alausa reaffirmed that JAMB remains the sole statutory and legally empowered body responsible for conducting entrance examinations and coordinating admissions for all higher institutions in Nigeria.
He stressed that the established admission processes through JAMB are fully operational and urged the public to completely disregard any information suggesting otherwise.
Alausa dissociated the ministry from the false publication and appealed to the general public, especially prospective students, parents, and tertiary institutions, to rely exclusively on the official communication channels of the ministry and JAMB for accurate and verified information on education and admission policies.
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Alausa also pledged the ministry’s continued collaboration with JAMB and other relevant agencies to maintain transparency, fairness, and credibility in the nation’s tertiary education admission system, ensuring that merit and due process guide all admissions.
The minister also cautioned media houses, bloggers, and online platforms to verify information from official sources before publishing, to prevent misleading the public and causing confusion within the education sector.
