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Underage Admissions Ban Reversed By Education Minister
Underage Admissions Ban Reversed By Education Minister....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
On Thursday, July 18, 2023, Minister of Education Tahir Mamman sparked a heated debate by announcing a ban on admitting students under 18 years old to tertiary institutions. This directive, issued during the 2024 policy meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), cited legal requirements mandating six years in primary school, three in basic education, and three in secondary school. Mamman stated, “Our laws mandate a six-year primary education—yes, starting at age five—and reiterate existing legislation……. CONTINUE READING
The move drew swift backlash, especially from university stakeholders, who argued it unfairly affected candidates who had already passed the UTME exams without warning. Many potential students aged 16 and 17 found themselves in limbo, uncertain about their university prospects.
Amid mounting pressure, Mamman later reversed the decision, allowing candidates as young as 16 to pursue university admissions, reinstating the status quo until 2025.
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