Education Minister, Dr. Tunji Alausa
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja –
Federal Government has declared that any admission into tertiary institutions conducted outside the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) is illegal.
Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, made this declaration at the 2025 policy meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in Abuja.
Alausa warned that institutions and individuals involved in such practices would face severe sanctions, including withdrawal of institutional assets and prosecution of culpable officers or governing council members.
“Any admission conducted outside CAPS, regardless of its intentions, is illegal,” he emphasized.
The minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to transparency, fairness, and accountability in the nation’s tertiary education system.
He urged vice-chancellors, rectors, provosts, and governing councils to intensify oversight functions to prevent unauthorized practices.
Alausa also highlighted the importance of integrating the National Identification Number (NIN) into the JAMB registration process, saying it has helped curb identity fraud and multiple registrations.
The minister’s declaration is a call to action for all stakeholders to ensure compliance with the CAPS system and uphold the integrity of the admission process.
