August 18, 2025 – The Federal Ministry of Education has officially released admissions into 80 Federal Unity Colleges across Nigeria.
In a statement signed on Monday by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Ministry of Education, Boriowo Folasade, it was confirmed that the current admission process covers 80 conventional Federal Unity Colleges for Junior Secondary School 1 (JSS1).
The release added that admission into the remaining 42 Federal Technical Colleges under the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme will be announced later.
The statement explained that the admission process is now fully automated, a step described as a major milestone in improving transparency, efficiency, and effective capacity management in secondary school placements.
The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, highlighted the significance of this reform. He stated, “This reform guarantees fairness, operational efficiency, and sustained quality in our Federal Unity Colleges.”
According to him, the automation of admissions eliminates previous issues of overstretched facilities and ensures that every placement stays within the approved capacity of each school.
Supporting this view, the Director of Senior Secondary Education, Hajia Binta Abdulkadri, described the new system as a game-changer. She said, “The new system ensures that admission aligns with each school’s capacity, creating a better learning environment for students.”
The ministry emphasized that the reform is designed to streamline the admission process, improve accountability, and raise the standards of secondary school education nationwide.
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It also noted that parents, guardians, and students should check admission results on the Ministry’s official website: www.education.gov.ng.
The statement further assured the public that the Federal Ministry of Education remains committed to delivering quality education and maintaining a safe and conducive learning environment for all Nigerian children.