The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced plans to establish a Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) centre in Ottawa, Canada, starting from 2027. This move aims to enable eligible Nigerians living in Canada and other parts of North America to sit for the UTME without having to travel to Nigeria. The development was disclosed on JAMB's official social media platforms following a visit by its Registrar, Prof. Segun Aina, to the Nigerian High Commission in Ottawa.
The proposed centre will serve Nigerians in Canada and across North America who seek admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions. According to JAMB, this initiative will make it easier for Nigerians in the diaspora to participate in the UTME without incurring the cost and inconvenience of travelling to Nigeria solely for the examination. This move is part of JAMB's efforts towards expanding access to the Nigerian university admission process.
The establishment of the centre is expected to strengthen the connection between Nigerians living abroad and the Nigerian education system. It will create greater opportunities to showcase Nigerian tertiary education internationally and provide more access to Nigerians who wish to study in the country. JAMB described the initiative as a bigger opportunity to strengthen the relationship between Nigerians in the diaspora and Nigerian tertiary education.
The planned Ottawa centre will reduce some of the barriers faced by Nigerians abroad who intend to pursue tertiary education in Nigeria. JAMB is working towards establishing the UTME examination centre in Ottawa, with operations expected to begin in 2027. This development is a significant step towards taking Nigerian tertiary education to the world.
The initiative has been well-received by Nigerians in the diaspora, who have expressed enthusiasm about the opportunity to sit for the UTME closer to home. The centre will provide a convenient and cost-effective solution for eligible candidates who previously had to travel to Nigeria to take the examination.
JAMB's move to establish a UTME centre in Canada is a strategic effort to expand its reach and provide more access to Nigerian tertiary education. The board has been working to improve its services and expand its operations to cater to the needs of Nigerians in the diaspora.
With the establishment of the Ottawa centre, JAMB is poised to make a significant impact on the Nigerian education sector. The centre will not only provide a convenient solution for Nigerians in North America but also promote Nigerian tertiary education globally.
Key points
- JAMB plans to establish a UTME centre in Ottawa, Canada, in 2027.
- The centre will serve Nigerians in Canada and North America who seek admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions.
- The initiative aims to strengthen the connection between Nigerians living abroad and the Nigerian education system.
