Following the intervention of the Edo State government, relief has finally come to more than 1,000 students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, whose admissions had been stalled for years due to irregularities. Many of the affected students, some of whom graduated as far back as 2020, had been unable to proceed for the mandatory one-year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme because they could not print their admission letters. The matter, which dates back to the 2017 admission cycle, left students stranded despite completing their academic programmes.

The breakthrough came after the Edo State Ministry of Education, led by Commissioner Dr. Paddy Iyamu, facilitated a resolution in partnership with the university management and the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). As a result, all blocked JAMB profiles linked to the affected students have been restored, allowing them to access their admission letters and complete the NYSC mobilization process. According to officials, no fresh complaints are being recorded, while cases of undisclosed admissions are also being resolved smoothly.

Speaking on the development, Dr. Iyamu congratulated the affected students for their patience and resilience, noting that the government was committed to ensuring that Edo students are not denied opportunities. He disclosed that Governor Monday Okpebholo had also approved the construction of two 1,500-seater lecture theatres and a 600-bed hostel in AAU, further demonstrating the administration’s determination to reposition education in the state.

“The resolution of the admission issue in AAU, Ekpoma is a result of the government’s proactive efforts and determination to bring relief to our people,” Dr. Iyamu said. “One can imagine the trauma of studying for years only to be stuck after graduation. Now these students can move on with their lives, and the administration assures all Edo people that we are here to make positive changes across every sector.”