JAMB Registrar, Aina reveals real reason for establishing UTME centre in Canada

Professor Segun Aina, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Registrar, has clarified the motivation behind setting up a Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) center in Canada. In a message on X, Aina emphasized that the primary objective is to enhance access to education rather than generating revenue. The proposed center in Ottawa will cater to Nigerians residing in Canada and other North American regions who aspire to take the UTME for admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions.

This announcement addresses public inquiries about the planned center, scheduled to commence operations for the 2027 UTME. JAMB had previously announced its intention to establish the UTME center in Ottawa, Canada, starting in 2027. Aina affirmed that JAMB currently conducts the examination in approximately 10 foreign countries, stating that the applicant count was not the primary factor in establishing such centers.

"UTME is currently being written in about 10 countries as a service to enhance access to education. We also conduct the exams in correctional service centres for the same reason. So the number of candidates is not the main driving force," Aina stated.