UNILORIN Wins ₦500m JAMB Merit Award for Top Admissions Performance
The University of Ilorin received a ₦500 million award from JAMB for outstanding performance in the NATAP-M Awards for the 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 sessions.
Mary Nwaeze 
The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has emerged as the top institution in the 4th edition of the National Tertiary Admissions Performance-Merit Awards (NATAP-M Awards) for the 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 academic sessions. This prestigious award, instituted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), marks a significant achievement for the university, which is the first to receive such an honor.
UNILORIN was awarded a substantial sum of ₦500 million for its outstanding performance. The announcement was made last Thursday, July 18, 2024, by the Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, during the 2024 Policy Meeting on Admissions into Tertiary Institutions held in Abuja.
The award was presented to the Vice Chancellor of UNILORIN, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, by the Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin. The ceremony also featured prominent dignitaries, including the Minister of State for Education, Dr. Yusuf Tanko Sununu, and the Chairman of the Senate Committee on ICT, Senator Shuaib Afolabi Salisu.
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Prof. Egbewole expressed his gratitude for the award, stating that it is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the university's staff and students. He emphasized UNILORIN's commitment to maintaining its high standards in academic excellence and admissions performance.
The NATAP-M Awards recognize institutions that demonstrate exceptional performance in the administration of admissions and academic standards. UNILORIN's achievement underscores its status as a leading institution in Nigeria's higher education sector.
For further details, contact:
University of Ilorin,
Ilorin, Nigeria.
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