The Federal Government has dismissed reports claiming that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has been scrapped as a requirement for admission into tertiary institutions across Nigeria.
In a statement on Thursday, the Ministry of Education described the viral online reports as “false and baseless,” insisting that JAMB remains the legally recognised body for conducting entrance examinations and coordinating admissions into universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education.
The statement, signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, quoted the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, as saying the ministry never issued or authorised any statement suggesting otherwise.
“At no point did the Ministry issue or authorise any statement suggesting that JAMB is no longer mandatory for admission into tertiary institutions,” Alausa stated.
He reaffirmed that the existing JAMB admission process remains fully operational and urged the public to disregard any contrary information.
Alausa also cautioned media outlets, bloggers, and online platforms against spreading unverified information capable of misleading the public.
“We remain committed to protecting the integrity of the admission process and ensuring that merit and due process guide all admissions into higher institutions,” he said.
The minister reiterated that JAMB’s role remains central and indispensable in Nigeria’s tertiary education framework.