The Federal Government on Saturday clarified its ban on the post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination and the general admission procedures, saying it “does not in any way affect the statutory role of the Senate of any university or the academic boards of any tertiary institution conducting its admissions.”
The
Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, stated this in a statement
by the Deputy Director (Press and Public Relations) in the Ministry of
Education, Mr. Ben. Bem-Goong.
He
said the clarification became necessary following conflicting reports
in the media over
the roles of universities and the Joint Admissions and
Matriculation Board in admission under the new dispensation.
According to him, the role of JAMB is to conduct the UTME, compile the list of candidates whose scores meet the cut-off marks (180 and above) and send same to the universities.
The
universities, the minister emphasised, would shortlist the candidates
using the agreed guidelines and thereafter return the shortlisted
candidates to JAMB for verification of compliance to guidelines and
subsequent issuance of JAMB admission letters.
“For
the avoidance of doubt, any screening charges shall apply only to
successful candidates who have been issued admission by the universities
of their choice. All universities and JAMB should adhere to this
directive,” Adamu stated.
Adamu
explained that although he had made the position earlier, the emphasis
became necessary in order to ensure that no stakeholder was left in
doubt as to government’s position on the matter.
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