Nigeria's JAMB Inclusive Education Success

The Nigeria — Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Equal Opportunity Group (JEOG) announced that 4,216 candidates with disabilities have gained admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions over the past decade, with an average admission rate of 53%. This was disclosed by Peter Okebukola, Chairman of JEOG, at the 2026 JAMB National Stakeholder Engagement on Inclusivity and Higher Education. The initiative, established by outgoing JAMB Registrar Ishaq Oloyede, ensures equal access to the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for candidates with disabilities. Discussions at the event also focused on leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance inclusive higher education in Nigeria. Two books were unveiled, one honoring Ishaq Oloyede and another authored by Peter Okebukola providing guidance for underage students. JAMB also recognized staff and institutions for their contributions to promoting an inclusive education system.