Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has officially removed the minimum age requirement of 18 years for admission into tertiary institutions. Speaking during his inaugural press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, Alausa explained that the policy change aims to broaden access to higher education and respond to Nigeria’s evolving educational landscape.
Additionally, Dr. Alausa hinted at a potential review of the national education policy to address pressing challenges and optimize educational standards across the country. However, he affirmed that the federal government would not reconsider its recent decision to nullify over 22,700 degree certificates from certain “unaccredited” universities in Togo and Benin Republic, labeling these institutions as providers of substandard education.
This policy direction reflects Alausa’s commitment to implementing reforms that prioritize quality education and uphold the standards of Nigerian tertiary institutions.
