UNIJOS Emerges Top Winner at JAMB Admissions Awards, Receives ₦500m Grant

The University of Jos (UNIJOS) has emerged as the highest beneficiary at the sixth edition of the National Tertiary Admissions Performance-Merit (NATAP-M) Awards organised by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, receiving a ₦500 million grant in recognition of its strong performance in Nigeria’s admissions process.

The award was presented during the 2026 Admission Policy Meeting held on Monday in Abuja.

In a statement issued by the Deputy Registrar, Information, Publications, Public Relations and Protocol, Emmanuel Madugu, the university said the recognition was based on its consistent adherence to transparency, merit, compliance, and due process in admissions.

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The statement also noted that the board commended the institution for its integrity-driven admissions system.

“outstanding commitment to transparency, compliance, merit, and due process in the conduct of admissions.”

Reacting to the development, the Vice-Chancellor of UNIJOS, Professor Tanko Ishaya, described the recognition as validation of the institution’s standards in academic administration and student selection.

“This award is a strong testament to our dedication to fairness, transparency, and merit in the admission process. We are deeply honoured by this recognition from JAMB,”

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He further reaffirmed the university’s commitment to sustaining excellence in its academic operations.

“We remain committed to sustaining excellence and ensuring that our admission system continues to reflect credibility, equity, and strict adherence to due process,”

According to the statement, the award reinforces UNIJOS’s growing reputation as one of Nigeria’s leading institutions in academic and administrative excellence.

The university also attributed recent milestones to its leadership and noted a steady rise in international student admissions, positioning the institution as an increasingly attractive destination for higher education.

“Beyond maintaining a credible and transparent admission process, the visionary leadership of Professor Tanko Ishaya has led to a significant rise in the number of international students admitted into the institution, making UNIJOS a preferred destination for quality education,”

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