The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a significant reform in its admission policy for tertiary institutions, making Mathematics no longer compulsory for Arts and Humanities students. According to the new guidelines, students seeking admission into Arts and Humanities programs will only need to present credits in relevant subjects, including English Language.
Key Highlights of the New Policy:
– *Universities*: Minimum of five credit passes in relevant subjects, including English Language, obtained in not more than two sittings. Mathematics is mandatory only for Science, Technology, and Social Science courses.
– *Polytechnics (ND Level)*: Minimum of four credit passes in relevant subjects, including English Language for non-science courses and Mathematics for science-related programs.
– *Polytechnics (HND Level)*: Minimum of five credit passes in relevant subjects, including English Language and Mathematics.
– *Colleges of Education (NCE Level)*: Minimum of four credit passes in relevant subjects, with English Language mandatory for Arts and Social Science courses, and Mathematics required for Science, Vocational, and Technical programs.
The reform aims to expand access to higher education, creating opportunities for an additional 250,000 to 300,000 students each year. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, described the change as a deliberate effort to promote inclusivity and drive national development through equitable education opportunities.
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