JAMB Suspends Law Programme Admissions in 8 Universities
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that it will not conduct admissions for the law programme in nine selected universities for the 2025/2026 academic session. This decision comes after the Council of Legal Education (CLE) suspended the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) programme at these institutions due to non-accreditation issues.
According to a statement released by JAMB’s Public Communications Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, the board will not approve any admissions for candidates seeking to enroll in the law programme at the affected universities for the 2025/2026 academic session.
Affected Universities
The nine universities affected by this suspension are:
- Kwara State University, Malete, Ilorin, Kwara State
- Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State
- Redeemers University, Ede, Osun State
- Western Delta University, Oghara, Delta State
- Taraba State University, Jalingo, Taraba State
- Arthur Jarvis University, Akpabuyo, Cross River State
- Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State
- Nigerian Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State
Nigerian Police Academy’s Extended Suspension
The Nigerian Police Academy’s law programme suspension will extend into the 2026/2027 academic session. This means that the institution will not be able to admit new students into its law programme for two consecutive academic sessions.
Implications for Candidates
This suspension will undoubtedly affect candidates who had chosen any of these universities as their preferred institution for the law programme. JAMB has advised such candidates to consider other options and change their institution or course to avoid being left out of the admission process.
Conclusion
The suspension of law programme admissions in these nine universities highlights the importance of accreditation in ensuring the quality of education in Nigeria. JAMB’s decision to uphold the CLE’s suspension demonstrates its commitment to maintaining standards in the education sector.
