Following the ban on Post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination by the Federal Government, a clarification has been made on the issue.
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.”
According
to report, 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.
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