Dr. Fabian Benjamin, the organization’s public communications advisor, provided crucial updates on the 2024 university transfer application process in a recent interview with Fatshimetrie. To accommodate the surge in applicants, especially in Lagos, the deadline for direct university registration was extended from February 28 to March 28 to April 11, ensuring all interested students could register under optimal conditions. Dr. Benjamin emphasized the council’s commitment to ensuring every Nigerian child has equal access to quality tertiary education, necessitating the deadline extension due to the simultaneous conduct of the University Entrance Examination (UTME) nationwide.
He lauded the success of the 2024 UTME as the best in Africa’s public examination history, expressing satisfaction with its execution and affirming forthcoming actions for candidates facing verification challenges during the test. Dr. Benjamin acknowledged the contributions of various partners, such as the NIMC and security agencies, in the review process, highlighting the NIMC’s pivotal role in candidate vetting to uphold exam integrity.
In conclusion, the 2024 university application and examination process witnessed adjustments to promote equal opportunities for all applicants. Stakeholders’ collaborative efforts ensured the smooth conduct of the exam and improved registration conditions. For additional information, you can read more on the same subject by following the article links provided below: