The Executive Governor of Sokoto State, Dr. Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto, has approved the purchase and free distribution of JAMB/UTME and Direct Entry (DE) forms for qualified indigenes of the state for the 2026/2027 academic session, in a move aimed at widening access to tertiary education.
The Honourable Commissioner, Ministry for Higher Education, Sokoto State, Professor Isa Muhammad Maishanu, disclosed this on Thursday on behalf of the Sokoto State Government, noting that the initiative reflects the administration’s commitment to education and human capital development.
According to the Commissioner, in addition to the free provision of the forms and PINs, the Governor has also approved the payment of online registration fees for all beneficiaries. He said the support is designed to assist less privileged citizens and improve their chances of securing admission into universities and other tertiary institutions.
The Commissioner explained that the distribution of the JAMB/UTME and DE PINs will take place at the Secretariats of the 23 Local Government Areas of the state. He advised interested and qualified candidates to visit their respective Local Government Secretariats to collect and complete the required data forms, adding that the entire exercise will be conducted under the supervision of the Ministry for Higher Education across the state.
As part of the requirements, all interested candidates must generate a JAMB profile code by texting “NIN [space] 11-digit National Identification Number (NIN)” to 55019. He stressed that only candidates with a valid profile code and a minimum of five credits, including Mathematics and English Language, will be eligible.
“The Ministry therefore calls on all beneficiaries to make proper use of this opportunity by studying diligently,” the Commissioner said, while appealing for cooperation.
He further announced that the official flag off ceremony for the distribution is scheduled for Saturday, 7th February, 2026, by 12:00 noon, at the New Auditorium Hall, Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic, Sokoto. The event will be performed by the Honourable Commissioner for Higher Education, Professor Isa Muhammad Maishanu, with all the 23 Local Government Chairmen expected to attend.
