Over 9,000 Illegal Admissions Detected by JAMB in Nigerian Institutions

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has identified 9,469 admissions across 20 tertiary institutions in Nigeria as fraudulent for the 2024 academic session.

These admissions were reportedly carried out outside the Central Admission Processing System (CAPS), a platform designed to ensure transparency and fairness in the admission process.

From the list provided by JAMB, Kano State University of Science and Technology recorded the highest number of irregular admissions with 2,215 cases, followed by Ladoke Akintola University of Technology with 1,215. Other institutions on the list include Gombe State University with 1,164; Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, 761; Federal University of Technology, Owerri, 534; Ambrose Alli University, 514; Igbinedion University, 365; Akwa Ibom Polytechnic, 340; and the College of Nursing, National Orthopedic Hospital, Igbobi, with 281.

Also flagged were Achievers University with 267; Nigeria Police Academy, 263; Abia State Polytechnic, 256; Osun State University, 224; Federal University, Lafia, 189; Niger State Polytechnic, 182; Federal Polytechnic, Idah, 171; and Edo State Polytechnic, 166.

Others include Anchor University with 133; Michael and Cecilia Ibru University, 116; and the Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, 113.

CAPS was introduced to improve transparency and efficiency in Nigeria’s tertiary admission system. It provides a centralized online platform for candidates to monitor and manage their admission status, ensuring that all applicants are assessed based on merit and institutional requirements. By streamlining the process, CAPS allows institutions to process admissions quickly and helps candidates receive timely updates.

JAMB has repeatedly cautioned institutions against offering admissions outside of CAPS, warning that such candidates may be disqualified from participating in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme.

At a recent policy meeting held in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, reaffirmed the government’s position, declaring that any admission process carried out outside JAMB’s official platform is considered invalid.

He stated that institutions and individuals found guilty of such actions would face serious consequences, including withdrawal of institutional privileges and legal prosecution.

“Any admission processed outside CAPS is illegal,” he emphasized. “Those responsible whether institutions or individuals will be held accountable, with possible sanctions such as asset withdrawal and prosecution of involved officials or governing board members.”