The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has clarified the Federal Government’s decision to remove mathematics as a requirement for students seeking admission to arts and humanities courses in higher institutions. According to Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, the JAMB Registrar, the move aims to curb forgery. He explained that the policy has existed but was not previously implemented, and the Ministry of Education has now aligned it with reality to discourage fraudulent practices.
Prof. Oloyede made these statements during the formal opening ceremony of the Jihad Week programme organised by the Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN) at the University of Ibadan. He cited examples of universities abroad, such as the University of London, where students can study languages like Yoruba without taking mathematics. The registrar emphasised that the Ministry’s decision is intended to realign the policy with the current situation and prevent forgery.
During the event, Prof. Oloyede also addressed the theme “The Paragon,” urging Muslims to strive to be role models and emulate good conduct. He encouraged the MSSN, a Muslim mass‑movement organisation, to unite Muslims without discrimination and to propagate Islam through their actions and preaching.
Other dignitaries, including the chairman of the occasion, Idris Adeoye, and the Vice President of Muslim Ummah, South West Nigeria, Rafiu Ebiti, commended the MSSN for its efforts in promoting Islamic education and unity. They urged Muslim youths to shun vices such as internet fraud and alcohol consumption and instead focus on being ambassadors of Islam.
Founded in 1954, the MSSN is a major student organisation that engages in socio‑cultural, educational, and religious activities. With its vital role in promoting Islamic education and unity, the organisation is expected to adapt positively to societal changes and attract more Muslims without discrimination. The decision to remove mathematics as a requirement for arts and humanities courses is seen as a significant development in the country’s education sector, and its implementation is expected to have a positive impact on the admission process for students.
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