The Federal Government has debunked claims circulating on social media suggesting that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is no longer required for admission into Nigeria’s tertiary institutions.

In a statement issued on Thursday by the Federal Ministry of Education, the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, described the reports as “baseless and entirely fabricated,” emphasizing that the Ministry neither issued nor authorized such information.

Dr. Alausa reaffirmed that JAMB remains the sole body legally empowered to conduct entrance examinations and coordinate admissions into universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education across the country. He urged students, parents, and educational institutions to disregard any contrary claims and continue to follow the established admission procedures through JAMB.

The Minister further reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to transparency, fairness, and merit in the nation’s admission process, assuring continued collaboration with JAMB and other relevant agencies to maintain the integrity of Nigeria’s tertiary education system. He also cautioned media outlets and bloggers against spreading unverified information, which he said could cause unnecessary confusion in the education sector.

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