*Prof. Tahir Mamman, Minister for Education, acknowledges there are students who may be 鈥榚xceptionally talented鈥�, and will make exclusive provisions for such talents in respect of the 18-year age limit for University admissions and not O鈥橪evel examinations in the West African country

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The Federal Government of Nigeria has said it acknowledges that there are students who may be 鈥渆xceptionally talented鈥�, and would make exclusive provisions for such talents in respect of the 18-year age limit for University admissions in the country.

Prof. Tahir Mamman, Honourable Minister for Education, who stated this at the recent Ministerial Session of the 68th National Council on Education meeting, in Abuja, FCT, affirmed that the government is considering options to address the 18-year age limit for university admissions.

绿帽献妻 gathered Mamman also explained that the Federal Government had acknowledged that there are students who might be exceptionally talented, and would make exclusive provisions for such talents in the educational system in Nigeria.

The Minister noted that the age limit policy only applies to admissions into tertiary institutions and not O鈥橪evel examinations.

Speaking on the burning issue, Prof. Mamman stated: 鈥淭here is a need to clarify yet again the misrepresentation on the issue of the 18 years鈥� age limit for admission to universities which was earlier mentioned.

鈥淭he ministry was only drawing attention to the age requirement for entry into tertiary institutions as enshrined in the National Policy on Education (6-3-3-4 System); the UBEC Act and Education (Minimum) Standards Act 1993, and not the age limit for students participating in WAEC, NECO, NBAIS, NABTEB or any Ordinary Level examination.

鈥淣evertheless, the ministry acknowledges that some children are exceptionally intelligent, and the ministry will work out a guideline to deal with cases of genuine exceptionally intelligent learners.鈥�

He further disclosed the Federal Government is working on ensuring that students acquire at least two skills at basic education levels.

On objectives of 68th National Council on Education

It was learnt the 68th National Council on Education meeting focused on the place of innovation, digital technology and entrepreneurship in the country鈥檚 education system.

The meeting provides the Federal Government the opportunity to highlight some of its achievements and plans to address some of the developments in the education sector, according to report.

The conversation at the meeting also included efforts at ensuring that the country鈥檚 education sector aligns with the digital age.

The National Council on Education is considering a review of the curriculum, report stated.

The plan to review the curriculum is based on the advancement in modern technology, and the need for students to be properly equipped to meet with the challenges of the digital age.

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