JAMB to Open UTME Centre in Canada by 2027

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is set to establish a Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) centre in Ottawa, Canada, with operations expected to commence in 2027. This initiative was disclosed in a statement on JAMB's X account following a visit by its Registrar, Prof. Segun Aina, to the Nigerian High Commission in Ottawa, where discussions about the plan took place.

The proposed centre aims to provide eligible Nigerians in Canada and other parts of North America with easier access to the UTME, allowing them to take the examination without the need to travel to Nigeria. JAMB stated that this initiative would strengthen the connection between Nigerians abroad and the Nigerian education system, making the examination more accessible and showcasing Nigerian tertiary education internationally.

The establishment of the Ottawa centre is part of JAMB's broader efforts to expand access to the UTME beyond traditional examination locations.