Breaking: Tinubu’s minister announces age for admission into tertiary institutions

Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 5 years of experience covering basic and tertiary education in Nigeria and worldwide

FCT, Abuja - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led federal government has pegged the age for admission into tertiary institutions at 18.

Minister of Education, Prof Tahir Mamman, made this known at the ongoing policy meeting in Abuja on Thursday, July 18/

The minister said underaged students are responsible for some of the problems in higher institutions. Photo credit: @DeeOneAyekooto
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Mamman ordered the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to ensure that only students above 18 are henceforth admitted into tertiary institutions.

As reported by The Nation, the minister said underaged students are responsible for some of the problems in higher institutions.

Source: Legit.ng