The Delta State High Court in Warri has issued an interim order restraining the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) from enforcing its policy requiring a minimum age of 16 for university admissions.
JAMB’s October 16 directive stated that only candidates aged 16 by August 2025 would be eligible for tertiary institutions. This followed the Education Ministry’s adoption of 18 as the minimum age for tertiary admissions, with an exception for the 2024/2025 session.
John Aikpokpo-Martins, former Nigerian Bar Association chairman, Warri branch, challenged JAMB’s policy in court. Representing candidates born between September 1, 2009, and December 31, 2009, who passed the 2024 JAMB exams, Aikpokpo-Martins sought relief.
Justice Anthony Akpovi granted the reliefs, halting JAMB’s policy implementation pending the hearing and determination of the motion. The ruling protects affected students’ admissions and access to education.
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