Stakeholders have highlighted the necessity of abolishing the quota policy that governs tertiary institution admissions in Nigeria.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
This policy, which has long been the foundation for admitting students into higher education, is believed to be obstructing Nigerian youths from pursuing their desired academic paths….CONTINUE READING
The consensus is that achieving further academic pursuits will remain elusive for young Nigerians until the federal government and educational policymakers dismantle the admission regulatory bodies in tertiary institutions.
The quota policy, which allocates specific admission quotas to different groups, has significantly affected career choices for prospective students across various tertiary institutions.
This conclusion was reached during the 2023 stakeholders’ forum and awards presentation organized by the School Aid Initiative (SAI), which took place at the Bishops’ Court in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Dr. Adebayo Oluwatosin, SAI’s African Regional President, addressed the forum, delving into the theme of the event: “The Quota Policy in the Nigerian Educational System: A Determinant of Undergraduate Career Choice in Public & Private Universities.” Oluwatosin stressed the urgency of addressing the challenges faced by the over 600,000 Nigerian youths whose educational aspirations are subject to the discretion of tertiary institution regulatory bodies.
He specifically emphasized the role of bodies like the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), the Nigeria University Commission (NUC), and the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).
Oluwatosin advocated for a shift towards a global educational standard, where universities would be responsible for determining students’ qualifications rather than relying on a unified examination body.
He criticized the situation where each year, NUC, NBTE, and JAMB establish their own quotas, leading to confusion and challenges, particularly affecting students from less privileged backgrounds.
