JAMB disclosed the plan following a visit by its Registrar, Prof. Segun Aina, to the Nigerian High Commission in Ottawa, where discussions were held on the proposed examination centre.
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According to the board, the initiative is aimed at improving access to the UTME for Nigerians in the diaspora, particularly those seeking admission into Nigerian universities and other tertiary institutions.
JAMB said establishing the Ottawa centre would reduce the barriers faced by Nigerians abroad who wish to pursue tertiary education in Nigeria, as they would no longer need to make a dedicated trip to the country to sit for the examination.
The board described the initiative as part of its broader effort to take Nigerian tertiary education to the global community and strengthen the relationship between Nigerians living abroad and the country’s education system.
JAMB added that the centre would provide an opportunity to showcase Nigerian tertiary institutions internationally while expanding access to Nigerian higher education for qualified candidates in North America.
The proposed Ottawa centre would also add Canada to the list of locations outside Nigeria where JAMB conducts the UTME. The board currently has arrangements for candidates in several countries, including the United Kingdom, Ghana, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Côte d’Ivoire.
JAMB said the Ottawa centre is expected to commence operations in 2027, subject to the completion of the necessary arrangements.
The development is expected to make the UTME more accessible to eligible Nigerians in Canada and other parts of North America who intend to gain admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions.
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