The Federal Ministry of Education in Nigeria has firmly refuted reports claiming that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has been scrapped or is no longer required for university admissions.
In a statement issued on Thursday by Boriowo Folasade, Director of Press and Public Relations, the Ministry described 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 report did not originate from the Ministry and should be disregarded in its entirety,” the statement read. “JAMB remains central to Nigeria’s tertiary admission process, and no change has been made to its statutory role.”
The Ministry 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 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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