The Management of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has denied an allegation made by one Mr Aniebo Nwamu who alleged irregularities in the institution’s 2025/2026 admission process.
This was contained in a press statement captioned “Setting the records straight on admission processes at the University of Nigeria” by the Acting Public Relations Officer of UNN, Inya Agha Egwu, and made available to journalists in Nsukka on Thursday, 23 October 2025.
According to the statement, the management of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka has observed a misleading social media publication alleging irregularities in the University’s 2025/2026 admission process, “particularly in the recently released Primary Admission List of Monday, 19 October 2025.”
The statement stated that the publication, authored by a certain Aniebo Nwamu, falsely claims that only fewer than ten candidates, who selected the University of Nigeria as their first-choice institution, attained the University’s cut-off mark of 338, especially for those seeking admission into the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery.
“The writer insinuated that many other candidates who were shortlisted in the primary admission list were offered admission through bribery and manipulation.
“This assertion is not only false but also maliciously intended to discredit the integrity of the University of Nigeria and its Vice-Chancellor, who has a long-standing reputation for integrity and excellence.
“To set the record straight, we wish to state that the University of Nigeria does not conduct its admission processes in isolation. Every stage of the process is monitored, supervised, and validated by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).
“Admissions into Federal Universities, including the University of Nigeria, are based on a nationally approved quota system of 45% for Merit; 35% for Catchment Area (Locality) and 20% for Educationally Less Developed States (ELDS).
“In accordance with the national admission policy, the Faculty of Medical Sciences, UNN, approved category-specific cut-off marks for Medicine and Surgery as follows: Merit: 338.0; Catchment Areas: Enugu – 334.5; Anambra – 331.6; Imo – 333.1; Abia – 326.5; Ebonyi – 314.2; Delta – 315.8; and Akwa Ibom – 282.3.
“With respect to consideration for Educationally Less Developed States (ELDS), the following cut-off points applied: Taraba – 312.1; Rivers – 295.4; Kogi – 294.6; Bayelsa – 317.3; Niger – 287.9; Cross River – 287.7; Benue – 282.4; Gombe – 282.4; Kaduna – 280.3; and Katsina – 283.3. These figures clearly demonstrate that cut-off marks vary by admission category, in accordance with the national admission policy.
“The University’s Primary Admission List was prepared by the respective Deans of Faculty and subsequently approved by the Committee of Deans, chaired by the Vice-Chancellor. This process ensured strict compliance with due process, transparency, and the officially approved guidelines.
“Contrary to Mr Aniebo Nwamu’s baseless claim that ‘fewer than ten’ candidates scored above 338, the University’s admission records show that over 600 candidates scored above 300 in Medicine and Surgery alone. The Faculty of Medical Sciences usually has an extensive pool of highly qualified applicants.
“The University of Nigeria, under the leadership of Professor Simon Uchenna Ortuanya, remains firmly committed to its founding values of integrity, fairness, and meritocracy in all academic and administrative processes. Admissions into the University are earned through academic excellence, not influence or financial inducement,” the statement read.
The statement further advised members of the public to disregard the unfounded claims made by the said Nwamu, and to always obtain verified information about the institution’s admission processes only through the University’s official website and other verified communication channels.
By Felix Ikem, Nsukka
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