JAMB has cautioned universities against admitting underage individuals, stressing its illegality during the seventh biennial conference of the Committee of Pro-Chancellors of State-Owned Universities in Nigeria held in Lagos.
Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, the Registrar of JAMB, underscored the importance of accountability, data protection, and national integrity, asserting that any irregular admission practices are unlawful.
The conference, themed ‘Effective University Governance: Role of Stakeholders,’ also addressed challenges such as illegal admission of diploma students and the need for state-owned universities to enhance their governance and competitive edge.
Former Chief of Staff to the President, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, urged pro-chancellors to develop action plans to improve their institutions’ competitiveness and attract top faculty and students.
Senator Joshua Lidani highlighted systemic challenges within the university system, emphasizing the need for stakeholder collaboration to enhance educational standards nationwide.
