A credit result in Mathematics in Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) is no longer a condition for admission for students studying Arts and Humanities courses in universities and polytechnics across the country.
Federal Ministry of Education (FME) disclosed the cheery news to affected students,parents and guardians today in Abuja.
In a statement by spokesperson of the Ministry, Folasade Boriowo, the Ministry said the development arose from the Revised National Guidelines for Entry Requirements into Nigerian Higher Institutions.
For decades, admission seekers in Arts and Humanities, like their colleagues in the Sciences and Social Sciences, have been mandated to obtain five credits, including Mathematics and English Language, to secure admission into higher institutions.
According to the statement, “The revised National Guidelines for Entry Requirements into Nigerian Tertiary Institutions are designed to remove barriers while maintaining academic standards.
“The new framework applies to Universities, Polytechnics, Colleges of Education, and Innovation Enterprise Academies across the country as follows: Universities: Minimum of five (5) credit passes in relevant subjects, including English Language, obtained in not more than two sittings. Mathematics is mandatory for Science, Technology, and Social Science courses.
“Polytechnics (ND Level): Minimum of four (4) credit passes in relevant subjects, including English Language for non-science courses and Mathematics for science-related programs.
“Polytechnics (HND Level): Minimum of five (5) credit passes in relevant subjects, including English Language and Mathematics.
“Colleges of Education (NCE Level): Minimum of four (4) 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 statement quoted Education Minister, Tunji Alausa, as describing the reform as a deliberate effort to expand access to tertiary education.
*PHOTO CAPTION: A group of university students.
