Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, Registrar of JAMB, emphasized at a conference in Lagos that tertiary institutions, particularly universities, must cease admitting underaged students, labeling such practices as illegal and detrimental to educational integrity. He highlighted the need for accountability and the protection of data, citing instances of underage students applying for postgraduate courses and the implications for Nigeria’s reputation. Oloyede also urged an end to illegal admissions of diploma students, noting concerns over the education system’s integrity and quality. Other speakers at the conference, including Prof. Ibrahim Gambari and Sen. Joshua Lidani, addressed various challenges facing the university system, advocating for improved governance, standards, and public awareness to address systemic issues and enhance educational quality in Nigeria.
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/07/stop-admission-of-underaged-jamb-warns-universities
