The legal instrument establishing the Board was promulgated by the Act (No. 2 of 1978) of the Federal Military Government on 13th February, 1978. By August 1988, the Federal Executive Council amended Decree No. 2 of 1978.
The amendments have since been codified into Decree No. 33 of 1989, which took effect from 7th December, 1989. Decree No. 2 of 1978 (amended by Decree No. 33 of 1989) empowered the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board to:
(a) conduct Matriculation Examination for entry into all Universities, Polytechnics and Colleges of Education (by whatever name called) in Nigeria
(b) appoint Examiners, Moderators, Invigilators, members of the Subject Panels and committees and other persons with respect to matriculation examinations and any other matters incidental thereto or connected therewith.
(c) place suitably qualified candidates in the tertiary institutions after having taken into account:
(i) the vacancies available in each tertiary institution
(ii) the guidelines approved for each tertiary institution by its proprietors or other competent authorities
(iii) the preference expressed or otherwise indicated by the candidates for certain tertiary institutions and courses
(iv) such other matters as the Board may be directed by the Honorable Minister to consider or the Board itself may consider appropriate in the circumstances.
(d) collate and disseminate information on all matters relating to admissions into tertiary institutions or any other matter relevant to the discharge of functions of the board.
(e) carry out other activities as are necessary or expedient for the full discharge of all or any of the functions conferred on it under or pursuant to this Decree .
Share on Facebook «||»
Share on Twitter «||»
Share on Reddit «||»
Share on LinkedIn Read Related News On TDPel Media
Advertisement
JAMB Registration 2022 Starting Date, Jamb Fee, Direct Entry (DE), Jamb Deadline & Jamb Examination Date: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that registration for the 2022 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination and Direct Entry (UTME/DE) registration will commence...
Latest JAMB News On JAMB 2022, JAMB Registration 2022 February 4, 2022: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released new dates for the conduct of the 2022 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Below are the...
Full Meaning Of JAMB And UTME In Nigeria (2022): What is the Full Meaning of JAMB and UTME in Nigeria? Is JAMB the same as UTME? These terms do a great job at confusing...
Yahsat awarded AED909.5 million managed services mandate by UAE government: Yahsat awarded AED909. 5 million managed services mandate by UAE government ABU DHABI, 14th February, 2022 – Al Yah Satellite Communications Company, the UAE’s flagship...
Parents, professor vow to keep speaking out against Boston College’s booster mandate: Parents, professor vow to keep speaking out against Boston College’s booster mandate . Looking up of Gasson Hall on the campus of Boston College in...
FANR underscores its mandate in nuclear non-proliferation: FANR underscores its mandate in nuclear non-proliferation DUBAI, 18th February, 2022 – The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) has recently taken part in a...
DSS Responds to Media Criticism, Denies Operating Outside Mandate: …By Jack Sylva for TDPel Media. The Department of State Services (DSS) has addressed concerns raised by certain media outlets regarding the agency’s operations. Advertisement...
Comedian Akpororo Forecasts Lengthy Legal Battle as Peter Obi Fights for ‘Stolen Mandate’: Advertisement Read More On The Topic On TDPel Media Share on Facebook «||» Share on Twitter «||» Share on Reddit «||» Share on LinkedIn Read...
Bayelsa Mandate Forum Seeks Justice After PDP Member’s Death in Violent Clash: Concern Over Recent Violent Outburst The Bayelsa Mandate Forum, a prominent group in the state, has voiced its concern over the recent violent incident that...
Canal+ Raises Bid to $2.9 Billion in Pursuit of MultiChoice, Complying with TRP’s Mandate: Canal+, the French pay-TV giant under Vivendi SE ownership, responds to regulatory pressure by raising its bid to acquire MultiChoice to $2.9 billion. The move...