The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced plans to expand Nigeria's Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to Canada in 2027. This move aims to make the admission process more accessible to Nigerians living abroad. The board has established a UTME centre in Ottawa, Canada, where candidates can sit for the examination without having to travel to Nigeria. This development is part of JAMB's efforts to take Nigerian tertiary education to the world.
According to JAMB, the proposed centre in Ottawa will serve Nigerians in Canada and other parts of North America. The centre will provide easier access to the UTME for those seeking to pursue tertiary education in Nigeria. This initiative is expected to strengthen the connection between Nigerians abroad and the Nigerian education system. By expanding the UTME to Canada, JAMB aims to create greater opportunities to showcase Nigerian tertiary education internationally.
The establishment of the UTME centre in Ottawa was recently discussed during a visit by Segun Aina, JAMB's registrar, to the Nigerian High Commission in Ottawa. The board has posted updates on its official social media platforms, highlighting the benefits of this development. The initiative is part of JAMB's efforts to take Nigerian tertiary education to the world and provide more access to Nigerians abroad.
The UTME centre in Ottawa is expected to commence operations in 2027, providing eligible Nigerians in Canada and across North America with easier access to the examination. This development will reduce barriers for Nigerians abroad seeking admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions. The board believes that this initiative will create a bigger opportunity to strengthen the connection between Nigerians in the diaspora and Nigerian tertiary education.
JAMB's decision to expand the UTME to Canada is a significant step towards making Nigerian tertiary education more accessible globally. The board is working towards establishing more UTME examination centres in other countries to cater to the growing demand from Nigerians abroad. This development is expected to boost the reputation of Nigerian tertiary institutions and attract more international students.
The expansion of the UTME to Canada is also expected to promote the Nigerian education system globally. By providing easier access to the examination, JAMB aims to encourage more Nigerians abroad to pursue tertiary education in Nigeria. This development is part of the board's efforts to strengthen the connection between Nigerians abroad and the Nigerian education system.
The establishment of the UTME centre in Ottawa is a welcome development for Nigerians in Canada and other parts of North America. The centre will provide a convenient and accessible platform for candidates to sit for the UTME. With this development, JAMB has taken a significant step towards achieving its goal of taking Nigerian tertiary education to the world.
Key points
- The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board to establish a UTME centre in Ottawa, Canada, in 2027.
- The centre will provide easier access to the UTME for Nigerians in Canada and other parts of North America.
- The initiative aims to strengthen the connection between Nigerians abroad and the Nigerian education system.
