FG: Under 18 Candidates Will Not be Offered Admission into Tertiary Institution
The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, has made a significant announcement during the 2024 policy meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), declaring a ban on admissions for candidates under the age of 18 into tertiary institutions across the country. The policy meeting is still in progress, the implications and implementation details of the new admission policy are expected to be further clarified.
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The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, has made a significant announcement during the 2024 policy meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), declaring a ban on admissions for candidates under the age of 18 into tertiary institutions across the country.
Addressing stakeholders at the ongoing policy meeting on Thursday, Prof. Mamman underscored the government's decision to enforce this new directive, citing concerns over the readiness and maturity of underage students for higher education.
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“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,” Mamman stated.
Furthermore, the minister indicated that the Federal Government is contemplating establishing 18 years as the minimum age requirement for admission into universities and other tertiary institutions. This measure aims to ensure that students are adequately prepared both academically and socially before commencing their higher education journey
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The policy meeting is still in progress, the implications and implementation details of the new admission policy are expected to be further clarified.
