The Nigerian federal government has dismissed reports suggesting that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is no longer required for admission into tertiary institutions in Nigeria, calling the claims false and misleading.
In a statement issued Thursday, the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education, Mrs. Folasade Boriowo, said the publication did not originate from the Ministry and should be disregarded.
Quoting the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, the statement emphasized that JAMB remains the legally mandated body for conducting entrance examinations and coordinating admissions into universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education across the country.
“At no point did the Ministry issue or authorise any statement suggesting that JAMB is no longer mandatory,” Alausa said.
He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to maintaining a transparent and credible admission process, stressing that the existing system overseen by JAMB remains fully in place.
The Ministry also warned media outlets, bloggers, and online platforms to verify information from official sources before publishing, to prevent misinformation and public confusion.
“We urge students, parents, and institutions to rely only on the official communication channels of the Ministry and JAMB for verified updates,” Alausa added.
The Minister reiterated the Ministry’s partnership with JAMB and other education agencies to uphold merit, due process, and integrity in Nigeria’s higher education admissions.
