The Digest:
The Lagos State Government has faulted the 150 minimum cut-off mark approved by JAMB for university admissions, insisting that none of its state-owned universities will admit candidates who scored below 185 in the UTME. Commissioner for Tertiary Education Tolani Sule stated that JAMB's cut-off is "too low" for Lagos universities and that the state cannot lower its educational standards to align with educationally disadvantaged states. He noted Lagos cannot be grouped with Sokoto or Zamfara on educational indices.
Key Points:
- Lagos setting a higher cut-off reinforces its reputation as an educational excellence hub.
- The decision will pressure thousands of candidates who scored between 150 and 184 to seek admission elsewhere.
- Comparing Lagos to Sokoto and Zamfara may deepen regional educational rivalries.
- Expanding state universities to four shows investment in access without compromising standards.
- The move challenges JAMB's authority to set nationally uniform admission benchmarks.
Sources: PM News
