The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, says it is working towards establishing a Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, centre in Ottawa, Canada, from 2027.
The proposed centre will enable eligible Nigerians living in Canada and other parts of North America to sit for the UTME without travelling to Nigeria solely for the examination.
JAMB disclosed this on its official social media platforms following a visit by its Registrar, Professor Segun Aina, to the Nigerian High Commission in Ottawa.
The board said the initiative is part of efforts to expand access to Nigerian tertiary education for Nigerians in the diaspora and strengthen their connection with the country’s education system.
According to JAMB, the Ottawa centre will particularly benefit Nigerians in Canada and across North America seeking admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions.
The board said the initiative would also create greater opportunities to showcase Nigerian tertiary education internationally while reducing barriers faced by Nigerians abroad who wish to study in Nigeria.
JAMB said the proposed centre is expected to commence operations in 2027.
