The Federal Government on Saturday clarified its ban on Post-Unified
Tertiary Matriculation Examination and the general admission procedures, saying
it “does not in any way affect the statutory role of the Senate of any
University or the academic boards of any tertiary institution conducting its
admissions.”
The Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, stated this in a statement by
the Deputy Director (Press and Public Relations) in the Ministry of Education,
Mr. Ben. Bem-Goong.
He said the clarification became necessary “following conflicting reports in
the media over the roles of universities and the Joint Admissions and
Matriculation Board in admission under the new dispensation.”
According to him, the role of JAMB is to conduct the UTME, compile the list of
candidates whose scores meet the cut-off marks (180 and above) and send same to
the Universities.
The Universities, he emphasised, will shortlist the candidates using the
agreed guidelines and thereafter return the shortlisted candidates to JAMB for
verification of compliance to guidelines and subsequent issuance of JAMB
admission letters.
“For the avoidance of doubt, any screening charges shall apply only to
successful candidates who have been issued admission by the universities of
their choice. All Universities and JAMB should adhere to this directive”, Adamu
stated. Punch July 16, 2016
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