By Charles Igwe
The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, announced on Thursday a ban on admissions for candidates under the age of 18 into tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The announcement was made during the 2024 policy meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).
“JAMB is hereby notified that there is now a ban on underaged students, those under the age of 18, into our tertiary institutions from this 2024 admissions,” Mamman stated.
The minister emphasized that the Federal Government is considering the adoption of 18 years as the minimum entry age for admission into universities and other tertiary institutions. This policy change aims to standardize the entry age and ensure that students are adequately prepared for higher education.
