FG Finally Breaks Silence, Speaks on Scrapping ‘Mandatory JAMB’ in New Admission Policy
By: Israel Adeleke
OPEN TELEVISION NAIJA (OTN) News reports that the federal government of Nigeria has finally reacted to a report circulating online that it has scrapped the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for admissions into tertiary institutions in the country, labeling it as fake and fabricated report.
OTN News further reports that the clarification was made in a statement issued on Thursday by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade.
OTN News recalls that the fakery report claimed that the new policy aims to increase access to higher education and was introduced under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa.
However, the Federal Ministry of Education in Nigeria has vehemently dismissed the report has fake, describing the viral claims circulating across some media platforms as false, misleading, and malicious.
The Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa (CON), emphasized that JAMB remains the sole legally authorized body responsible for coordinating entrance examinations and admissions into all tertiary institutions in Nigeria.
The statement explained, “the report did not originate from the Ministry and should be disregarded in its entirety,” adding “JAMB remains central to Nigeria’s tertiary admission process, and no change has been made to its statutory role”
The Ministry further cautioned the public, particularly students, parents, and school administrators across Africa, to rely only on official communication channels of the Ministry and JAMB for accurate and verified information.
Dr. Alausa reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to maintaining a transparent, fair, and credible admission process, adding that the Ministry will continue to work closely with JAMB and other relevant agencies to protect the integrity of the education system.
The statement also urged media organizations and online platforms to verify information from credible government sources before publication, to prevent the spread of misinformation capable of undermining public trust.
“Any publication or online post suggesting that JAMB has been banned is entirely false and should be treated as such,” it concluded.
Members of the public are, however, encouraged to visit the official websites and social media handles of the Federal Ministry of Education and JAMB for authentic updates on educational matters.
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