This requirement, introduced by the Federal Ministry of Education a few years ago, is aimed at curbing the growing problem of illegal admissions—where candidates are enrolled without proper clearance from JAMB. The matriculation list serves as an official record of students legitimately admitted into Nigeria’s universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education.
In a recent meeting with Admission Desk Officers across the country, JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, reiterated that institutions which have yet to submit their lists for the 2022 and 2023 admission cycles will face sanctions. According to the board’s weekly bulletin, Oloyede stated that such institutions “should not have their admissions approved for the 2024 and 2025 admission exercises.”
While acknowledging that a concession is being granted for the current (2024) admission cycle—because some institutions are still concluding their processes—the Registrar emphasised that the leeway will not extend indefinitely. Once the ongoing admissions are finalised, compliance will be non-negotiable.
As part of its enforcement strategy, JAMB plans to summon defaulting institutions, including affiliate schools alongside their parent institutions, to clarify the directive and outline penalties. “Erring institutions will be made scapegoats,” Oloyede warned, adding that appropriate sanctions will be announced in due course.
The board also intends to place public notices in major national newspapers, making it clear that admission approvals will be withheld from institutions that fail to meet the requirements. Admission Desk Officers have been urged to ensure strict adherence to the directive.
JAMB spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, told The PUNCH that a full list of non-compliant institutions will soon be released to the public.