Experts Raise Questions Over 18-Year Benchmark for Admission Into Higher Institutions

Experts Raise Questions Over 18-Year Benchmark for Admission Into Higher Institutions …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>

In an effort to curb underage admissions into tertiary institutions in Nigeria, the federal government, through the Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, directed on April 22 that admission to tertiary institutions should not be granted to candidates under the age of 18. This decision was also supported by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).  

Mamman criticized parents who pressure their underage children to seek admission into tertiary institutions, stating that the 18-year benchmark aligns with Nigeria’s 6-3-3-4 education system.  

The 6-3-3-4 education system is…

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