The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially reversed its policy requiring students to be at least 18 years old to gain admission into tertiary institutions.
This change was announced by the new Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, during his first press briefing in Abuja.
In his address, Alausa shared his vision for education reform, emphasizing a return to the previous minimum age of 16 for university admission. “We will work with JAMB and our universities to ensure that people matriculating into our universities will arrive at 16 years,” he stated, highlighting that the government aims to align with earlier standards rather than enforcing the 18-year age requirement.
This policy shift may impact academic pathways for younger students and allow earlier access to higher education for those who meet the qualifications.
