The Federal Government has reiterated that possessing a valid National Identification Number (NIN) is a mandatory requirement for all candidates registering for the 2021 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE).
Why the Ministry Enforced the NIN Policy
- Speaking during a ministerial press briefing in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, stated that the NIN requirement is now a permanent government policy implemented jointly by JAMB and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to eliminate multiple registrations and identity fraud from UTME registration all the way through university graduation.
- The Minister also disclosed that over 650 JAMB CBT examination centres have been standardized nationwide, with plans to expand capacity further in subsequent years.
If you have not obtained your NIN yet, visit the nearest NIMC enrollment centre immediately, and start preparing for your 2021 UTME exams using the Mentra JAMB CBT app, available on both Android and iOS.
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