JAMB to enforce 18 years as minimum entry age into Tertiary Institutions from next year: The Federal Government, through the Minister of Education, has directed that admission to tertiary institutions will be restricted to candidates who are 18 years old or above, starting from next year. Initially proposed to take effect immediately, the policy change elicited mixed reactions. After extensive deliberations, it was decided that the new policy would be implemented next year instead, considering that many candidates who registered for JAMB this year are below 18 and were unaware of the new requirement at the time of registration.
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Key Points:
- Policy Change: Admission to tertiary institutions restricted to candidates aged 18 and above, effective next year.
- Reasoning: Aligned with the 6-3-3-4 system of education.
- Implementation: Delayed to next year due to the age distribution of current candidates and their awareness.
This decision underscores the government’s commitment to aligning educational policies with developmental stages and ensuring appropriate educational pathways for all students.
