The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has urged Nigerians to be cautious of fake news, stressing that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) remains the only authorised body for entry into Nigerian tertiary institutions.

This was after reports (Not by MyNigeria) surfaced with claims that JAMB is no longer needed for admission into tertiary institutions.

According to the minister, the reports are false, baseless, and did not originate from the Federal Ministry of Education. A

He said at no point did the ministry issue or authorise any statement suggesting that JAMB is no longer mandatory for admission into tertiary institutions.

"For the avoidance of doubt, JAMB remains the statutory and legally empowered body responsible for conducting entrance examinations and coordinating admissions into all tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The established admission processes through JAMB remain fully operational, and any contrary information should be disregarded in its entirety.

"The Federal Ministry of Education completely dissociates itself from the false publication and urges the general public, particularly prospective students, parents, and tertiary institutions, to rely solely on official communication channels of the ministry and JAMB for accurate and verified information regarding admission policies and education-related matters," he said.

Alausa reaffirmed the ministry's unwavering commitment to collaboration with JAMB and other relevant agencies in upholding transparency, fairness, and credibility in Nigeria's tertiary education admission system. He emphasised that the ministry remains committed to protecting the integrity of the admission process and ensuring that merit and due process guide all admissions into higher institutions.

The ministry further cautioned media houses, bloggers, and online platforms to verify information from official sources before publication, to avoid misleading the public and spreading misinformation that could cause unnecessary confusion within the education sector.

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