The Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) has formally rejected the Federal Government's recent decision to waive the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) requirement for candidates applying to Nigerian Certificate in Education (NCE) programmes. During a press conference held in Abuja, NUT National President Titus Amba articulated the union's concerns regarding the implications of this policy on the quality of education. He emphasized the importance of maintaining rigorous admission standards to ensure that prospective educators are adequately prepared for their roles in the educational system. The union's stance highlights ongoing debates about educational policies and their impact on teacher training in Nigeria.
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