The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reiterated its commitment to inclusive access to tertiary education by providing free application documents to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) seeking admission into Nigerian higher institutions.
The initiative forms part of JAMB’s inclusive education policy and will be implemented through the JAMB Equal Opportunity Group (JEOG) for eligible candidates intending to sit for the 2026/2027 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
The Registrar of JAMB, Professor Is-haq Oloyede, made this known during a meeting with key stakeholders at the Board’s National Headquarters in Abuja.
Professor Oloyede reaffirmed the Board’s dedication to ensuring that no qualified candidate is denied access to higher education due to physical, cognitive or learning challenges.
According to him, beneficiaries of the free application documents include candidates living with conditions such as Down Syndrome, Autism, Dyslexia and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), among others.
“To support persons living with disabilities, JAMB will issue free application documents to all eligible candidates in this category,” the Registrar said.
He, however, noted that beneficiaries must possess a minimum of five credit passes at the O’Level, obtained in not more than two sittings.
Professor Oloyede further disclosed that the Board would provide audiobooks for blind candidates to improve accessibility and ease of learning. The audiobooks, he explained, are digital adaptations of conventional printed materials and will be made available in widely compatible audio formats, including MP3, WMV and WMA.
He added that the initiative aligns with JAMB’s broader mandate of equity, fairness and inclusiveness in Nigeria’s admission process, assuring stakeholders of the Board’s continued commitment to the welfare and academic success of candidates with special needs.
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