The Federal Ministry of Education has categorically debunked a misleading report circulating on blogs and social media falsely claiming that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is no longer required for admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions.
Key Clarifications from the Minister of Education
- JAMB Remains Legally Mandatory: In an official statement signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, CON, affirmed that JAMB remains the sole statutory and legally empowered body responsible for conducting entrance examinations (UTME) and coordinating admissions (via CAPS) into all tertiary institutions in Nigeria.
- Disregard Misleading Headlines: At no point did the Federal Ministry of Education issue or authorize any statement scrapping UTME or JAMB's central admission role.
- Prepare Early for 2026 UTME: Prospective students and parents are advised to ignore the false report and continue preparing for the upcoming JAMB examination.
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