The Federal Government has dismissed as false a viral media report suggesting that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) would no longer be required for admission into tertiary institutions across Nigeria.
In a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja, Mrs. Folasade Boriowo, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education, quoted the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, as describing the report as “baseless, misleading, and not authorised by the Ministry.”
“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,” Alausa said.
He reaffirmed that the established admission processes through JAMB remain fully operational and urged the public to disregard any contrary claims.
The Minister further stressed that the Ministry of Education had completely dissociated itself from the false publication circulating on social media and other platforms.
Alausa advised prospective students, parents, and educational institutions to rely only on official communication channels of the Ministry and JAMB for verified information, warning media outlets and online platforms against spreading unverified reports.
He also reaffirmed the Ministry’s collaboration with JAMB and other agencies to uphold transparency, merit, and due process in tertiary education admissions, adding that JAMB’s role remains “central and indispensable” in Nigeria’s higher education framework.