JAMB to Launch UTME Centre in Canada by 2027

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) announced its intention to establish a Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) centre in Ottawa, Canada, beginning in 2027. This initiative aims to provide Nigerians living in Canada and North America with the opportunity to take the UTME without traveling to Nigeria.

JAMB disclosed this information following a visit by its Registrar, Prof. Segun Aina, to the Nigerian High Commission in Ottawa. The board stated that the centre would enhance access to the UTME for eligible Nigerians, particularly those seeking admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions.

JAMB described the initiative as part of its efforts to "take Nigerian tertiary education to the world," aiming to strengthen connections between Nigerians abroad and the Nigerian education system. The proposed centre is expected to reduce barriers for Nigerians in the diaspora and create greater opportunities to showcase Nigerian tertiary education internationally.