…..Minister of State for Education Applauded JAMB for the Initiative
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has again been applauded for breaking barriers in Nigeria’s education landscape by providing full support for 501 physically challenged candidates writing the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, across 11 specialized centres nationwide.
Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, made the commendation while monitoring the ongoing UTME at the Centre for the Blind at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Abuja.
Ahmad applauded JAMB for not only making the examination accessible but for also covering all associated costs, including transportation, accommodation, and personal aides for the special-needs candidates.
The minister also affirmed that with JAMB leading the digital transformation of examinations and pioneering inclusive policies, similar standards will soon extend to NECO and WAEC, aligning Nigeria with global best practices.
The JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, stressed the Board’s commitment to equity, stating that inclusivity remains the hallmark of a just society. JAMB currently runs 11 disability-specialized centres in states including Lagos, Edo, Oyo, Kaduna, and the FCT he said.
The registrar added that the Board will also mainstream support for deaf candidates at general centres, requiring all instructions to be presented in writing and ensuring complete parity with other examinees.
The inclusive policy, developed with support from education stakeholders like Emeritus Prof. Peter Okebukola, also guides tertiary institutions to admit and support students with special needs.
As a result, over 70 per cent of last year’s physically challenged UTME candidates secured admission into universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education.
On his part, the Centre Coordinator at National Open University Nigeria (NOUN) Jabi, Prof. Sunday Ododo, also lauded JAMB’s leadership and consistency as it implies commitment to human dignity.
EDUCATION: Over 500 Physically Challenged Nigerians Wrote UTME Nationwide
…..Minister of State for Education Applauded JAMB for the Initiative
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has again been applauded for breaking barriers in Nigeria’s education landscape by providing full support for 501 physically challenged candidates writing the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, across 11 specialized centres nationwide.
Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, made the commendation while monitoring the ongoing UTME at the Centre for the Blind at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Abuja.
Ahmad applauded JAMB for not only making the examination accessible but for also covering all associated costs, including transportation, accommodation, and personal aides for the special-needs candidates.
The minister also affirmed that with JAMB leading the digital transformation of examinations and pioneering inclusive policies, similar standards will soon extend to NECO and WAEC, aligning Nigeria with global best practices.
The JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, stressed the Board’s commitment to equity, stating that inclusivity remains the hallmark of a just society. JAMB currently runs 11 disability-specialized centres in states including Lagos, Edo, Oyo, Kaduna, and the FCT he said.
The registrar added that the Board will also mainstream support for deaf candidates at general centres, requiring all instructions to be presented in writing and ensuring complete parity with other examinees.
The inclusive policy, developed with support from education stakeholders like Emeritus Prof. Peter Okebukola, also guides tertiary institutions to admit and support students with special needs.
As a result, over 70 per cent of last year’s physically challenged UTME candidates secured admission into universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education.
On his part, the Centre Coordinator at National Open University Nigeria (NOUN) Jabi, Prof. Sunday Ododo, also lauded JAMB’s leadership and consistency as it implies commitment to human dignity.
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…..Minister of State for Education Applauded JAMB for the Initiative
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has again been applauded for breaking barriers in Nigeria’s education landscape by providing full support for 501 physically challenged candidates writing the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, across 11 specialized centres nationwide.
Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, made the commendation while monitoring the ongoing UTME at the Centre for the Blind at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Abuja.
Ahmad applauded JAMB for not only making the examination accessible but for also covering all associated costs, including transportation, accommodation, and personal aides for the special-needs candidates.
The minister also affirmed that with JAMB leading the digital transformation of examinations and pioneering inclusive policies, similar standards will soon extend to NECO and WAEC, aligning Nigeria with global best practices.
The JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, stressed the Board’s commitment to equity, stating that inclusivity remains the hallmark of a just society. JAMB currently runs 11 disability-specialized centres in states including Lagos, Edo, Oyo, Kaduna, and the FCT he said.
The registrar added that the Board will also mainstream support for deaf candidates at general centres, requiring all instructions to be presented in writing and ensuring complete parity with other examinees.
The inclusive policy, developed with support from education stakeholders like Emeritus Prof. Peter Okebukola, also guides tertiary institutions to admit and support students with special needs.
As a result, over 70 per cent of last year’s physically challenged UTME candidates secured admission into universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education.
On his part, the Centre Coordinator at National Open University Nigeria (NOUN) Jabi, Prof. Sunday Ododo, also lauded JAMB’s leadership and consistency as it implies commitment to human dignity.
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…..Minister of State for Education Applauded JAMB for the Initiative
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has again been applauded for breaking barriers in Nigeria’s education landscape by providing full support for 501 physically challenged candidates writing the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, across 11 specialized centres nationwide.
Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, made the commendation while monitoring the ongoing UTME at the Centre for the Blind at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Abuja.
Ahmad applauded JAMB for not only making the examination accessible but for also covering all associated costs, including transportation, accommodation, and personal aides for the special-needs candidates.
The minister also affirmed that with JAMB leading the digital transformation of examinations and pioneering inclusive policies, similar standards will soon extend to NECO and WAEC, aligning Nigeria with global best practices.
The JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, stressed the Board’s commitment to equity, stating that inclusivity remains the hallmark of a just society. JAMB currently runs 11 disability-specialized centres in states including Lagos, Edo, Oyo, Kaduna, and the FCT he said.
The registrar added that the Board will also mainstream support for deaf candidates at general centres, requiring all instructions to be presented in writing and ensuring complete parity with other examinees.
The inclusive policy, developed with support from education stakeholders like Emeritus Prof. Peter Okebukola, also guides tertiary institutions to admit and support students with special needs.
As a result, over 70 per cent of last year’s physically challenged UTME candidates secured admission into universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education.
On his part, the Centre Coordinator at National Open University Nigeria (NOUN) Jabi, Prof. Sunday Ododo, also lauded JAMB’s leadership and consistency as it implies commitment to human dignity.