The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has disassociated itself from reported admissions into the Law Faculty of Lead City University, stating that such admissions are not recognised by the board.
In a statement issued by its Public Communications Adviser, Fabian Benjamin, the board said it had received complaints from candidates regarding the alleged admissions. It clarified that the admissions were not conducted through the Central Admissions Processing System, which is the approved platform used for processing admissions into tertiary institutions in Nigeria.
According to the board, any admission not processed through the official system cannot be recognised within the country’s admission framework. It therefore warned candidates that accepting such offers could lead to complications regarding the legitimacy of their admission status.
JAMB further explained that the Law programme at Lead City University is currently under a five-year suspension, stressing that institutions are expected to comply with admission regulations during such periods.
The board advised prospective students to ensure that their admissions are processed through the Central Admissions Processing System to avoid problems with documentation and recognition.
It also noted that some institutions attempt to regularise irregular admissions through inter-university transfers, but maintained that such transfers would only be valid if the candidate was properly admitted through the official system in the first instance.
JAMB reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining transparency and integrity in the country’s tertiary admission process and urged candidates to follow the approved procedures when seeking admission into universities.
