Nigeria Backs Sierra Leone’s Digital University Admission Reform
Edino Chubiyo Cornelius 
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has pledged technical support to Sierra Leone as the country prepares to introduce a centralised admission system for universities and other tertiary institutions.
The commitment was announced during a stakeholders’ meeting organised by Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Technical and Higher Education in Freetown to discuss reforms aimed at improving transparency, efficiency and accountability in admissions.
In a statement on Monday, the engagement follows a recent study visit by a Sierra Leonean delegation to Nigeria to examine JAMB’s admission model and its role in coordinating tertiary admissions nationwide.
Speaking at the meeting, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Technical and Higher Education, Haja Ramatulai Wurie, said the proposed reform had received cabinet approval and would create a unified digital platform for admissions into universities and technical institutions.
“The reform will improve transparency, reduce irregularities and strengthen coordination across the higher education sector,” Wurie said.
She noted that Sierra Leone would adapt international best practices to suit its educational system rather than replicate Nigeria’s model entirely.
Deputy Minister Sarjoh Aziz-Kamara described the initiative as a major step toward fairness and efficiency in admissions and confirmed plans to establish a Centralised Admissions Secretariat.
Meanwhile, JAMB Registrar, Is-haq Oloyede, commended Sierra Leone’s consultative approach and assured stakeholders of continued technical assistance.
“JAMB will continue to provide guidance and share practical experience to support the development of a system tailored to Sierra Leone’s realities,” Oloyede said.
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