FG SETS 16 YEARS AS MINIMUM AGE FOR ADMISSION INTO TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS
NEWS - Posted on: 10th Jul. 2025 at 1:05AM
By Ifeoluwa Onigbanjo
The Federal Government has officially established 16 years as the minimum age requirement for admission into tertiary institutions across Nigeria.
Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, made this announcement on Tuesday during the opening session of the 2025 Policy Meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) held in Abuja.
“This policy decision reflects a balance between cognitive maturity and academic preparedness. Sixteen years is non-negotiable,” Dr. Alausa stated.
He emphasized that the new age requirement is mandatory for all tertiary institutions, warning that any institution found violating the directive would face serious consequences.
Dr. Alausa also issued a stern warning to heads of institutions involved in admission-related fraud, noting that they would be prosecuted in accordance with the law.
“This administration is committed to upholding standards and ensuring transparency in our education system. Any head of institution found complicit in admission fraud will face strict legal consequences,” he added.
The policy is expected to streamline the admission process and ensure that students are adequately prepared, both academically and emotionally, for tertiary education.
By Ifeoluwa OnigbanjoThe Federal Government has officially established 16 years as the minimum age requirement for admission into tertiary institutions across Nigeria.
Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, made this announcement on Tuesday during the opening session of the 2025 Policy Meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) held in Abuja.
“This policy decision reflects a balance between cognitive maturity and academic preparedness. Sixteen years is non-negotiable,” Dr. Alausa stated.
He emphasized that the new age requirement is mandatory for all tertiary institutions, warning that any institution found violating the directive would face serious consequences.
Dr. Alausa also issued a stern warning to heads of institutions involved in admission-related fraud, noting that they would be prosecuted in accordance with the law.
“This administration is committed to upholding standards and ensuring transparency in our education system. Any head of institution found complicit in admission fraud will face strict legal consequences,” he added.
The policy is expected to streamline the admission process and ensure that students are adequately prepared, both academically and emotionally, for tertiary education.
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