JAMB to clear backlog of 706,189 illegal admissions, says Registrar

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After uncovering 706,189 illegal admissions by universities, polytechnics, colleges of education and other related institutions, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has said it will soon clear the backlog of illegal admissions conducted by tertiary education institutions in the country.

Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Sunday, JAMB’s Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, said the move is to rescue students who have the requisite qualifications but were admitted illegally.

“On the issue of illegal admission that we want to put a halt to, we want to clear the backlog and ensure that those of them who have been improperly admitted but have the minimum qualification are rescued…