The Federal government has reinterated that all tertiary institutions in the country must abide by the criteria for admissions as approved and circulated by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board(JAMB).
The permanent secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education, David Adejo stated this during the opening ceremony of the 2023 Policy Meeting in Abuja over the weekend.
Adejo also urged all the institutions to strictly adhere to all other criteria prescribed by the regulatory bodies, as well as other professional regulatory bodies, with specific reference to approved quota, ratio and other specifications meant for improved quality, accountability and equity.
The permanent secretary reasoned that when all the criteria are abided to, it will bring about a smooth process in admission adding that the ministry will not condone any violation of these criteria.
“We must remember that the first law in heaven is order and violating laid-down criteria and procedures is tantamount to creating anarchy. This won’t be condoned by the Ministry,” he said.
Adejo also commended JAMB for its activities in promoting and positively projecting the education system in the country and urged it not to rest on its oars but to continue in the standard it has set.
“ I call on the Board to continue to serve as a model for public agencies especially in terms of transparency, integrity and efficiency. On behalf of the Ministry and indeed the Federal Government of Nigeria, I congratulate the Registrar and his management team and appreciate them for the initiatives they have brought to bear on the system and the successes recorded over the years,” he said.