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New Education Minister Abolishes 18-Year Admission Age Limit

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Tunji Alausa, Nigeria's new Minister of Education, announced a significant shift in tertiary admission requirements by abolishing the 18-year age benchmark. This policy change aims to offer more students early access to higher education. Speaking at his inaugural ministerial press conference in Abuja, Alausa also hinted at a broader review of Nigeria’s education policies to align with the country's evolving needs.


Emphasizing the importance of practical education, Alausa underscored the need to address youth unemployment by partnering with the private sector to equip students with relevant skills. He stressed that tertiary institutions should focus on producing job-ready graduates, not just increase the annual number of graduates.


However, he was firm that the government will uphold its decision to void over 22,700-degree certificates obtained by Nigerians from unaccredited universities in neighboring Togo and Benin Republic. 


Additionally, Alausa highlighted plans to empower agricultural universities to adopt commercial farming practices, addressing Nigeria's food security challenges while providing students with hands-on experience.



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