Federal Government of Nigeria denies claims that JAMB is no longer mandatory for tertiary admissions, reaffirming its legal role in the process

The Federal Government of Nigeria** has dismissed widespread online claims suggesting that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is no longer required for admission into tertiary institutions, describing them as false and baseless.

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In a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, clarified that no such directive originated from the Ministry and reaffirmed JAMB’s statutory authority in managing admissions nationwide.

“At no point did the Ministry issue or authorise any statement suggesting that JAMB is no longer mandatory for admission into tertiary institutions,” Alausa said.

He stressed that the established admission processes through JAMB remain fully operational, urging students, parents, and educational institutions to disregard any contrary reports.

“JAMB remains the legally empowered body responsible for conducting entrance examinations and coordinating admissions into universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education,” he reiterated.

The minister cautioned media outlets, bloggers, and online platforms against publishing unverified information capable of causing unnecessary confusion within the education sector.

He advised all stakeholders to rely strictly on official communications from the Federal Ministry of Education and JAMB for updates on admission policies.

Alausa further assured that the Federal Government would continue collaborating with JAMB and other education agencies to uphold transparency, fairness, and merit-based admission processes.