FG reverses 18-year age limit for admission

Abdullateef Fowewe

The Federal Government of Nigeria has reversed its 18-year age limit for university admissions, announcing the possibility of reviewing the nation’s education policy.

This was revealed by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, at his inaugural ministerial press conference in Abuja on Tuesday.

The minister could heard in a video clip sighted by our correspondent noting that practical education will help to address the unemployment situation in Nigeria, as tertiary institutions will not continue to churn out graduates every year without providing jobs for them.

Alausa noted that the federal government will collaborate with private sector operators to train students and unleash their potential.

The minister added that universities of agriculture will be empowered to adopt commercial farming practices to combat food insecurity.