The Federal Government has clarified that Mathematics remains compulsory for admission into tertiary institutions, reversing earlier reports suggesting otherwise.
A statement issued on Sunday by the Ministry of Education’s spokesperson, Boriowo Folashade, said both English Language and Mathematics remain mandatory for all students at the O-Level stage.
This follows last week’s announcement that Mathematics would no longer be a requirement for candidates applying to study Arts and Humanities courses. The new clarification, however, stresses that the reform only streamlines admission guidelines to make them more flexible and inclusive, not to exempt students from taking the subjects.
“The new policy introduces a more inclusive approach to tertiary admission requirements,” the statement read. “All students must continue to register and sit for English Language and Mathematics in their O-Level examinations.”
Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, explained that the reform aims to promote fairness by ensuring that capable students are not denied admission due to deficiencies in non-core subjects.
The Ministry urged students, parents, and education stakeholders to rely only on official updates, noting that the reform seeks to modernise admission processes while upholding core learning standards.
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