FG reintroduces Post – UTME exams

The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, has formerly announced a lift of the ban on the conduct of Post-UTME examination as a prerequisite for admission into tertiary institutions in Nigeria.

He noted that the initial cancellation of Post- UTME in the country was a mistake.

He noted that banning of post-UTME led to a lot of irregularities by candidates and some institutions.

The minister explained that with the lifting of the ban on the conduct of the examination, institutions are now at liberty to conduct, while adding that fee for the examination should not exceed N2000.

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He explained that the 2016 admission process was a huge success, while expressing optimism that government is working assiduously to make that of 2017 better.

Mr. Adamu noted that government is also making efforts to expand access and ensure equality in the education sector.

He expressed optimism that a substantial number of candidates who sat for the 2017 UTME would gain admission into tertiary institution.

“Over 1.6 million candidates applied for degree courses, over 17,000 for ND as well as NCE,” he said.