- FG Debunks Report on New Age Requirement for JSS1, University Admission
- Described the report as “false and misleading”
- Urges schools, parents, and media outlets to verify information
The Federal Ministry of Education has refuted a report by The Punch Newspaper alleging that the Federal Government has raised the minimum age for admission into Junior Secondary School 1 (JSS1) to 12 years.
Eko Hot Blog reports that in a statement signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, the Ministry described the report as “false and misleading,” stating clearly that no such policy change has been made.
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“For the avoidance of doubt, the minimum age for admission into JSS1 remains 10 years,” the Ministry said, adding that no child should complete primary education below this age. It urged the public and all stakeholders to disregard any contrary claims.
Similarly, the Ministry reaffirmed that the minimum age for university admission in Nigeria is 16 years. Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, emphasized that this policy remains “consistent, non-negotiable,” and is designed to ensure students are cognitively and emotionally prepared for tertiary education.
The Ministry urged schools, parents, and media outlets to verify information through official sources before acting on or circulating such reports.
It also reiterated its commitment to transparency and developmental standards in all educational policies, in alignment with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
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