The attention of the Federal Ministry of Education has been drawn to a misleading publication circulating across some newspapers and online platforms, falsely claiming that the Ministry has announced that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is no longer required for admission into tertiary institutions in Nigeria.
The Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, CON, wishes to categorically refute this claim, describing it as false, baseless, and misleading. The statement did not originate from the Federal Ministry of Education, and at no point did the Ministry issue or authorize any announcement suggesting that JAMB is no longer mandatory for tertiary admissions.
For the avoidance of doubt, JAMB remains the statutory and legally empowered body responsible for conducting entrance examinations and coordinating admissions into all tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The established admission processes through JAMB remain fully in force, and any contrary information should be disregarded in its entirety.
The Federal Ministry of Education therefore dissociates itself completely from the false publication and urges the general public—particularly prospective students, parents, and tertiary institutions—to rely only on official communication channels of the Ministry and JAMB for accurate and verified information regarding admission policies and other educational matters.
Dr. Alausa reaffirmed the Ministry’s unwavering partnership with JAMB and other relevant agencies in ensuring transparency, fairness, and credibility within Nigeria’s tertiary admission system. He emphasized that the Ministry remains committed to protecting the integrity of the admission process and ensuring that merit and due process continue to guide all admissions into higher institutions.
Furthermore, the Ministry cautions media outlets, bloggers, and online platforms to always verify information from official sources before publication. Spreading unverified reports can cause unnecessary confusion and misinformation within the education sector.
The Federal Ministry of Education reiterates that there has been no change in the existing role of JAMB, which remains central and indispensable to Nigeria’s tertiary education framework. Any publication or online post claiming otherwise is entirely false and should be treated as such.
For authentic updates and verified information, members of the public are encouraged to visit the official websites and social media handles of both the Federal Ministry of Education and JAMB.
