JAMB ACT AMENDMENT BILL
Bill · Education
A Bill amends the JAMB Act to update the framework for university admissions and examination administration. It targets prospective students, tertiary institutions, and JAMB officials. This modernizes the admissions process and improves efficiency.
What Is This Policy?
A bill to amend the JAMB Act, updating the legal framework for university admissions, examination administration, and the operations of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board.
Who Does It Target?
Prospective university students, tertiary institutions, JAMB officials, and parents.
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Modernize JAMB's legal framework, improve examination administration, strengthen the admissions process, and enhance operational efficiency.
Key Features
Institutional Reform: Updates JAMB's operational and governance framework Admissions Process: Strengthens the university admissions system Technology Integration: Supports modern technology in examination administration
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Under legislative consideration Coverage: Nationwide; all tertiary institution admissions Funding: JAMB revenue and government support
How to Access
JAMB services remain accessible at jamb.gov.ng. The amendment would update the framework upon passage.
Impact & Metrics
Would modernize Nigeria's university admissions system.
Official Resources
Website: jamb.gov.ng Contact: Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Bwari, Abuja
Legal Framework
To be enacted under the legislative powers of the National Assembly vested by Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution. Once passed, will modify the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board Act Cap J4 LFN 2004, operating alongside the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, the National Universities Commission Act, and the National Policy on Education.