The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman has announced Government’s plans to review and peg the minimum entry age into tertiary institutions in the country to 18 years.
The Minister who made the announcement while monitoring the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Abuja, advised parents against pushing their children and wards “too much,” to allow them to attain some level of maturity to be able to better manage their affairs.
Commenting on the high number of candidates seeking admission into the limited slots available in tertiary institutions, Mamman maintained that skills acquisition remains a critical component in preparing the youths for a brighter future.
The Minister of State for Education, Dr. Tanko Sununu who was excited that UTME was also ongoing in Saudi Arabia as a result of the standards set by JAMB’s management, noted that the examination has transcended to a very high level of objectivity and reliability of results.
The minister who commended JAMB for a seamless examination process, noted that the adoption of technology had helped in reducing the cases of examination practices.
Tahir Mamman, Minister Of Education
Tanko Sununu, Minister Of State For Education