JAMB Suspends Law Admissions in Eight Nigerian Universities
In a significant development for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) cycle, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the suspension of law admissions in eight Nigerian universities. This decision follows the Council of Legal Education’s (CLE) suspension of the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) programmers at these institutions. Prospective law students should be aware of these changes to make informed decisions regarding their academic futures. Follow us as we give full update in the article below:
Affected Universities and Suspension Details
The universities impacted by this suspension are:
- Kwara State University, Malete, Ilorin, Kwara State
- Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State
- Redeemers University, Ede, Osun State
- Western Delta University, Oghara, Delta State
- Taraba State University, Jalingo, Taraba State
- Arthur Jarvis University, Akpabuyo, Cross River State
- Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State
- Nigerian Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State
The suspension at the Nigerian Police Academy is set to last for two academic sessions: the 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 sessions.
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Reasons Behind the Suspension
JAMB’s decision to halt law admissions in these universities stems from the CLE’s suspension of their LL.B programmers. The CLE, Nigeria’s highest body for legal education, cited violations of regulatory procedures as the basis for this action.
Implications for Prospective Law Students
Prospective law students aiming for the 2025/2026 academic session should consider the following:
- Alternative Institutions: Explore other accredited universities offering LL.B programmers.
- Application Deadlines: Be mindful of application deadlines for the 2025/2026 session.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure chosen institutions adhere to CLE’s standards to avoid future disruptions.
JAMB’s Official Statement
Dr. Fabian Benjamin, JAMB’s spokesperson, confirmed the suspension, stating that the board will not approve any admissions for candidates seeking to enroll in the law programmers at the affected universities for the 2025/2026 academic session.
Conclusion
The suspension of law admissions in these eight Nigerian universities underscores the importance of regulatory compliance in higher education. Prospective law students are advised to stay informed and consider alternative institutions to pursue their legal studies.
The UTME for the 2025/2026 academic session is scheduled to begin on Friday, January 31, 2025, with an estimated 1.5 million candidates expected to participate in the computer-based tests.
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