JAMB to Launch UTME Centre in Canada for Nigerians Abroad
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is set to open a Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) centre in Ottawa, Canada, with operations expected to commence in 2027. Prof. Segun Aina, the Registrar of JAMB, announced this initiative during an official visit to the Nigerian High Commission in Ottawa.
The centre aims to provide access to eligible Nigerians living in Canada and other parts of North America, allowing them to take the UTME without needing to return to Nigeria. This move is part of JAMB's broader strategy to enhance the accessibility of the UTME for Nigerians in the diaspora, thereby strengthening their ties to the Nigerian tertiary education system.
The announcement was made public via JAMB's official social media handle on October 5, 2026, and has elicited mixed reactions online, with some expressing enthusiasm while others raised concerns about its purpose and highlighted unresolved domestic issues.
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