On Thursday, the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, made a significant announcement during the 2024 policy meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). He declared a ban on admitting candidates under the age of 18 into tertiary institutions across Nigeria.
“JAMB is hereby notified that there is now a ban on underaged students, those under the age of 18, into our tertiary institutions starting from the 2024 admissions,” Mamman stated.
Furthermore, the minister disclosed that the Federal Government is contemplating setting 18 years as the minimum age requirement for admission into universities and other tertiary institutions in the country.
The decision aims to standardize the age at which students can begin their higher education journey, ensuring they are mature enough to handle the academic rigor and challenges associated with tertiary education.
More details on the implementation and specifics of the new policy are expected to follow.
