INHURD Commences Screening of Prospective Pre-Degree, JUPEB Students for 2026/2027 Academic Session

The Institute of Human Resources Development, INHURD, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, FUNAAB, has commenced the physical screening of prospective Pre-Degree and Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board, JUPEB, students seeking admission for the 2026/2027 Academic Session.

The screening exercise began on September 8, 2026, at the Prof. Olusola Oyewole Lecture Theatre. It is designed to assess the academic preparedness, backgrounds and individual circumstances of prospective students ahead of admission.

Speaking on the rationale for the initiative, the Director of INHURD, Prof. Sheriff Adewuyi, said the exercise was introduced to determine the suitability and preparedness of prospective students before admission, rather than discovering potential academic challenges after enrolment.

According to him, the physical assessment will provide an opportunity to ascertain the candidates’ academic standing, particularly in view of concerns over the reliability and authenticity of some external examination results.

Prof. Adewuyi explained that the outcome of the screening will enable the Institute to categorise prospective students according to their levels of academic preparedness and identify those who are academically strong, average or may require additional support.

He added that the assessment will guide the development of appropriate remedial, reinforcement or retraining programmes for candidates who may need further academic assistance.

The Director stressed that the initiative is consistent with INHURD’s mandate as a human resources development institution, noting that understanding the academic backgrounds, capabilities and needs of prospective students is essential to providing effective educational support.

To ensure an orderly and efficient process, the prospective students were divided into five groups based on their serial numbers. The arrangement, he said, was designed to facilitate smooth coordination and effective utilisation of time and personnel.

Beyond academic assessment, Prof. Adewuyi disclosed that the screening interview will also examine the personal and educational backgrounds of candidates.

He said candidates will be asked questions relating to when they completed secondary school, their activities since leaving school and the persons responsible for sponsoring their education.

Such information, he explained, will enable the Institute to gain a broader understanding of the circumstances of each prospective student and identify issues that may require attention before admission.

Prof. Adewuyi expressed optimism that the initiative will strengthen INHURD’s admission process, enhance the maintenance of academic standards and enable the Institute to better understand and respond to the academic and developmental needs of students admitted for the 2026/2027 Academic Session.