The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially dismissed circulating reports claiming that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is no longer required for admission into universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education across the country.
Ministry Denies Misleading Report
In a statement issued by the Federal Ministry of Education and signed by Boriowo Folasade, Director of Press and Public Relations, the government described the viral publication as false, baseless, and misleading.
The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa (CON), clarified that such information did not originate from the Ministry. He reaffirmed that JAMB remains the only recognized and legally empowered body authorized to conduct entrance examinations and regulate admissions into tertiary institutions in Nigeria.
“For the avoidance of doubt, JAMB remains the statutory institution authorized by law to coordinate admission processes into all tertiary institutions nationwide,” the statement emphasized.
JAMB’s Role Remains Central to Admission Process
Minister Alausa reiterated that there has been no change whatsoever in the admission framework governing Nigerian higher institutions. The Federal Government, he said, continues to have full confidence in JAMB’s credibility, efficiency, and transparency in handling admissions.
He explained that JAMB serves as the central coordinating platform ensuring that merit, fairness, and due process guide every admission exercise in universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education.
“The Ministry remains committed to upholding the integrity of Nigeria’s admission process through JAMB and will continue working closely with relevant agencies to ensure transparency and accountability,” Dr. Alausa added.
Public Advisory and Media Warning
The Ministry also warned the public, students, and parents against believing or spreading unverified information, particularly from online sources and social media.
It further advised media outlets, bloggers, and online publishers to confirm the authenticity of any education-related news directly from official government channels before publication.
“The Federal Ministry of Education completely dissociates itself from the false publication and urges the public to rely only on verified information from the Ministry and JAMB,” the statement read.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Ministry reaffirmed that there has been no modification to JAMB’s statutory role within Nigeria’s tertiary education system. Any publication or rumor suggesting otherwise should be disregarded in its entirety.
“There has been no change in JAMB’s central role. Any publication suggesting otherwise is entirely false and should be treated as such,” the statement reiterated.
The Federal Government’s firm response aims to reassure students, parents, and institutions that JAMB remains mandatory for all tertiary admissions in Nigeria.
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