The Federal Government has debunked reports circulating on social media alleging that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, has been scrapped as a prerequisite for admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions.
The Minister of Education, Prof. Tunji Alausa, clarified this in a statement on Thursday through the Ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, describing the viral claims as “false and baseless.”
According to the minister, the Federal Government has not issued any directive suggesting that universities, polytechnics, or colleges of education will now conduct their own entrance examinations independently of JAMB.
“At no point did the Ministry issue or authorise any statement suggesting that JAMB is no longer mandatory for admission into tertiary institutions,” Alausa stated.
He reaffirmed that JAMB remains the legally empowered agency responsible for conducting entrance examinations and coordinating admissions into all higher institutions across the country.
“The established admission process through JAMB remains fully operational, and any contrary information should be disregarded in its entirety,” he said.
Alausa urged prospective students, parents, and tertiary institutions to depend solely on official communication channels from the Ministry of Education and JAMB for accurate and verified information regarding admission policies.
“We remain committed to protecting the integrity of the admission process and ensuring that merit and due process guide all admissions into higher institutions,” the minister added.
He further warned media outlets, bloggers, and online platforms to refrain from spreading misinformation capable of causing unnecessary confusion in the education sector.
“There has been no change in JAMB’s role. It remains central and indispensable in Nigeria’s tertiary education framework. Any publication or post claiming otherwise is entirely false and should be treated as such,” Alausa emphasised.
The minister reiterated the government’s commitment to transparency, fairness, and collaboration with JAMB and other relevant agencies to uphold credibility in the nation’s admission system.
