UNN sold Medicine Admission for ₦2 million
By Rev Fr Prince Chidi Philip.
I am writing with deep concern and disappointment over the recent case involving Ezubelu Obinna, a young man who scored 333 in JAMB and 327.7 in Post-UTME, yet was not offered admission into Medicine, or into ANY course whatsoever.
At this point, the question is simple and painful:
How can a student with such outstanding scores be completely denied admission in a university that claims to uphold merit?
Even more troubling are the circulating allegations that slots in the College of Medicine were sold for ₦2 million. These allegations are not only damaging to the reputation of UNN but, if true, represent a level of corruption that destroys the future of innocent and hardworking young Nigerians.
UNN has always claimed to be “the University of Nigeria.” But if admission into the institution is allegedly being sold to the highest bidder, then it is no longer a university for Nigerians, it becomes a playground for privilege, connection, and bribery.
Therefore, I respectfully request the following:
- A transparent review of the admission process for the 2024/2025 academic year.
- A clear explanation as to how a candidate with such exceptional scores received no admission at all.
- An urgent internal investigation into the allegations that Medicine admission slots were being sold for ₦2 million.
- A public statement to reassure Nigerians that UNN still stands for merit, fairness, and integrity.
Because right now, If a child who scores 333 and 327.7 cannot enter UNN, who exactly can? Is admission still based on merit, or has it become a luxury reserved only for the wealthy?
UNN must address this, not only for Obinna, but for every brilliant young Nigerian whose dreams should not be crushed by corruption or secrecy.
Nigeria is already difficult for the poor. Do not make it harder.
