Nigerian govt bans admission of underage students into tertiary institutions

By Abdullahi Yusuf

The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, announced a significant policy change on Thursday, banning the admission of candidates under the age of 18 into tertiary institutions in Nigeria.

This decision was revealed during the 2024 policy meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).

“JAMB is hereby notified that there is now a ban on underaged students, those under the age of 18, into our tertiary institutions from this 2024 admissions,” stated Mamman. He elaborated that the Federal Government is considering adopting 18 years as the minimum entry age for admission into universities and other higher learning institutions across the country.

This policy aims to standardize the age of entry into tertiary education, ensuring that students are mature enough to handle the academic and social demands of higher education. The announcement signifies a shift in the educational landscape of Nigeria, emphasizing the importance of appropriate age in the readiness of students for tertiary education.

The implementation of this policy is expected to commence with the upcoming 2024 admission cycle, affecting all future university and tertiary institution applicants.

More details to follow…

(Punch)

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