The Federal Government of Nigeria has strongly denied viral reports alleging that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board b had been scrapped as a prerequisite for gaining admission into tertiary institutions across the country.
The false information, which made rounds on several social media platforms earlier this week, claimed that universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education were now free to conduct their own entrance examinations independently without the need for JAMB results.
This misleading report quickly gained traction online, prompting the Ministry of Education to issue an official clarification to set the record straight and reassure the public of the authenticity of the current admission framework.
In an official statement released on Thursday, the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education, Boriowo Folasade, conveyed the position of the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, who categorically described the viral claims as “entirely false, baseless, and misleading.”
According to Dr. Alausa, no such directive or policy has ever been issued by the Ministry of Education, and all stakeholders — including students, parents, and tertiary institutions — should ignore such misinformation being spread by unauthorised individuals or media platforms.
“At no time did the Ministry issue or authorise any statement suggesting that JAMB is no longer mandatory for admission into tertiary institutions. The viral post did not originate from the Ministry and should be disregarded completely,” the minister clarified.
He further emphasised that JAMB remains the only legally recognised examination body empowered by law to conduct entrance examinations and coordinate admissions into Nigeria’s universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education.
“The established admission process through JAMB remains in place, fully functional, and binding on all institutions. Any contrary report should be ignored in its entirety,” he said.
Dr. Alausa also assured the public of the Ministry’s continued collaboration with JAMB to ensure that transparency, fairness, and merit remain the cornerstone of the admission process for all candidates across the country.
“We are committed to protecting the integrity of the nation’s admission system. Merit, due process, and fairness must continue to guide how students are admitted into Nigerian tertiary institutions,” he reaffirmed.
He warned bloggers, online publishers, and social media influencers to desist from spreading unverified information that could cause confusion or panic within the education sector.
“Misinformation capable of misleading students and parents about national education policies must be avoided. JAMB remains central, functional, and indispensable in Nigeria’s higher education admission structure,” the minister stated firmly.
In conclusion, Dr. Alausa reiterated that there has been no change in the role or function of JAMB, stressing that the Federal Government stands fully behind the Board as the statutory authority responsible for coordinating tertiary admissions nationwide.
He encouraged the public to always rely on official communication channels from the Federal Ministry of Education and JAMB for credible, verified, and accurate information regarding any updates on educational policies in Nigeria.
“Any post, headline, or publication claiming otherwise is entirely false and should be dismissed without hesitation,” he concluded.