JAMB to Open UTME Centre in Canada by 2027

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) announced plans to establish a Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) centre in Ottawa, Canada, set to commence operations in 2027. This initiative aims to alleviate the challenges faced by Nigerians residing in Canada and other parts of North America who wish to gain admission into Nigerian universities and tertiary institutions.

The announcement followed a visit by JAMB's Registrar, Prof. Segun Aina, to the Nigerian High Commission in Ottawa. The new centre will allow eligible Nigerians in North America to take the UTME without the need to travel to Nigeria, thereby reducing financial and logistical burdens.

JAMB stated that this initiative is part of broader efforts to enhance accessibility to the examination for Nigerians in the diaspora and strengthen their ties to Nigeria’s education system. The board emphasized that the establishment of the Ottawa centre represents a significant step in making Nigerian tertiary education more globally accessible.