FG Debunks Viral Claims on Scrapping of JAMB, Reaffirms Its Central Role in Nigeria’s Admission Process

The Federal Government has strongly dismissed widespread online reports suggesting that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is no longer required for admission into tertiary institutions across the country.

According to the government, the reports which have been circulating on various social media platforms falsely claim that the Federal Government had abolished the use of JAMB for admissions into universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education, and that individual institutions would henceforth conduct their own entrance examinations.

Reacting to the development, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja, described the circulating claim as “false, baseless,” and one that did not emanate from the Federal Ministry of Education.

“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.

The Minister reaffirmed that JAMB remains the statutory and legally empowered body responsible for conducting entrance examinations and coordinating admissions into all tertiary institutions across Nigeria.

“The established admission processes through JAMB remain fully operational, and any contrary information should be disregarded in its entirety,” the minister added.

Alausa further urged prospective students, parents, and tertiary institutions to rely only on the official communication channels of the Ministry of Education and JAMB for accurate and verified information on admission policies.

He also emphasized that the Ministry continues to work closely with JAMB and other relevant agencies to uphold transparency, fairness, and credibility in the nation’s tertiary education admission system.

“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 also used the opportunity to caution media outlets, bloggers, and online platforms against publishing or sharing unverified information that could cause panic or confusion within the education sector.

“Misinformation capable of causing unnecessary confusion within the education sector must be avoided,” he warned.

Dr. Alausa concluded by reiterating that there has been no change in JAMB’s role, which remains central and indispensable to Nigeria’s tertiary education framework.

“Any publication or online post claiming otherwise is entirely false and should be treated as such,” he stressed.