Reps urge JAMB to extend varsity admission deadline

The House of Representatives Committee has urged the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to extend the deadline for university admissions for the 2026/2027 academic session. Chairman Oboku Oforji warned that the current tight schedule could deny qualified candidates admission to tertiary institutions. He emphasized the importance of giving universities more time to process applications and allowing students yet to secure admission to pursue their educational goals.

Oforji's plea was made after the committee reached out to JAMB leaders to appeal for the extension. He expressed satisfaction with the commitment of young Nigerians to higher education and called for stronger collaboration among JAMB, universities, and other stakeholders to resolve admission process delays. The current deadline requires public universities to finalize admissions by October 31, private universities by November 30, and other institutions by December 31, 2026.