He decried the activities of some parent, who were pressuring their underage students to get admissions into tertiary institutions, The minister said that the 18-year benchmark is in line with the 6-3-3-4 system of education. “The minimum age of entry into the University is 18, but we have seen students who are 15, 16 years going in for the entrance examination. “Parents should be encouraged not to push their wards too much. Mostly, it is the pressure of parents that is causing this.
On skill acquisition for those who will not be able to gain admissions into tertiary institutions, Mamman said the ministry is taking skills to pupils from primary school. “ In overall, it is 20 per cent that can be admitted into the University, Polytechnic and Colleges of Education system. “So, where will the 80 per cent go to? That is why the issue of skills acquisition is very important.
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