In a statement issued on Sunday by Fabian Benjamin,
spokesman of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation
Board (JAMB), board has withdrawn the list of
recommended candidates for admission earlier sent
to the tertiary institutions.

The examination body explained that the decision was
to ensure that the Senate of Universities perform their
statutory responsibility of conducting the selection of
candidates and refer it to JAMB for confirmation in
line with the admission criteria of merit, catchment
and educationally disadvantaged states as directed by
the Minister of Education, Alhaji Adamu Adamu, at the
policy committee meeting.

The statement read;
“This is to ensure that the University Senate perform its
statutory responsibility of conducting the selection of
candidates and refer it to JAMB for confirmation in line
with the admission criteria of merit, catchment and
educationally disadvantaged states as directed by the
Hon Minister of Education at the policy committee
meeting.

“The earlier list was sent to help fast track the process of
admission so as to allow other tiers of institutions also
conduct their admission.

“Candidates should not panic because this is part of the
process of the 2016 admission exercise. JAMB regrets
any inconvenience this decision would have caused the
tertiary institutions.

“The board regrets any inconvenience it’s proactive step
would have caused the tertiary institutions.”