The lawmaker representing Delta North Senatorial District, Senator Ned Nwoko, has announced a free Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination registration scheme for 1,500 students from the district, following the commencement of the 2026 UTME exercise nationwide.
The lawmaker disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday via his official X page, saying the initiative was driven by his belief that “education is the foundation upon which lasting development is built” and that “no qualified student should be denied access to higher education due to financial constraints.”
Nwoko said the free registration drive would benefit students across “Aniocha North, Aniocha South, Ika North East, Ika South, Ndokwa East, Ndokwa West, Oshimili North, Oshimili South and Ukwuani local government areas of Delta State.”
“In furtherance of my commitment to human capital development, I am pleased to announce the commencement of a free JAMB UTME registration drive for 1,500 students from the Delta North Senatorial District for the 2026 academic year,” he said.
Outlining the eligibility criteria and application process, the senator said, “Eligible applicants must be 16 years or older by 30th September 2026 and must generate their JAMB profile code using their National Identification Number. Required details include the applicant’s full name, JAMB profile code and council ward for proper documentation and verification.”
He added, “The deadline for this registration is Sunday, 15th February 2026,” noting that “interested applicants are to complete their registration via the portal:
Reaffirming his commitment to youth empowerment and educational access, Nwoko said he remained “resolute in advancing policies and programmes that expand access to education, empower our youths, and strengthen the social and economic future of Delta North.”
The announcement comes as JAMB has commenced registration for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination.
UTME registration for candidates, including those from foreign countries, will run from January 26 to February 28, 2026. While e-PIN vending began on January 19 and will end on February 26, registration will officially close on February 28.
For Direct Entry candidates, the JAMB Registrar said the sale of application documents and e-PIN vending will commence on March 2 and end on April 25, 2026, noting that DE registration will be conducted only at JAMB zonal and state offices.
JAMB also announced three categories of e-PINs for the 2026 exercise—Direct Entry at ₦5,700; UTME only without mock at ₦7,200; and UTME with mock at ₦8,700—explaining that the charges cover application fees, reading texts, CBT registration and service charges, bank fees and, where applicable, mock examination costs.
How many students will benefit from this initiative?
A total of 1,500 students from Delta North Senatorial District will benefit from the free 2026 UTME registration.
