*Only 4,000 out of 30,000 applicants have hope of admission to Nasarawa State varsity –Management*

The management of Nasarawa State University, Keffi, said on Friday that it would not admit more than 4, 000 new students for the 2017/2018 academic session, even though 30, 000 applied for admission .

The Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Mohammed Mainoma , made this known when the state House of Assembly Committee on Education , Science and Technology paid an oversight visit to the school.
Mainoma , who was represented by the institution ’ s Registrar , Mr . Bala Ahmed, commended the Assembly for its support in ensuring that the standard of education improved in the institution.
He said , “ On the number of requests by candidates seeking admission arising from JAMB result released this year , over 30, 000 candidates want to be admitted into this university .

“ Unfortunately , our carrying capacity cannot absorb that number, as we do not have more than 4, 000 admission quota .

“ This admission quota is not done by the university, but it is from the National Universities Commission, which determines admission quota of universities.

“ This is based on the aggregation of facilities , infrastructure such as classrooms , quality of library and the quality of staffing .

“ The university will be queried if we go beyond the admission quota . So , we seek your understanding , candidates and everybody ’ s understanding in this area .

“ Certainly, not every candidate will get the admission , no matter how we try , ” he said .

The VC expressed appreciation for the efforts of Governor Tanko Al - makura, TETFUND and donors for the provision of fund for infrastructure development, such as construction of road networks , lecture halls , training, and students ’ hostels , among others .

Earlier, the vice chairman of the committee , Mr . Muluku Agah ( APC -Nassarawa Eggon East) , who led the delegation , said the aim of the visit was to assess the level of 2017 budget performance of the university.

Culled from punch ( NAN )

The school which makes students write their names for exams and releases results with names!! Which higher institution does that? Only NSUK ? I tire for this school ooo