The Federal Ministry of Education has released the first batch of merit-based admission into the 110 Federal Government Colleges (Unity Schools) in line with the directives of Education Minister, Adamu Adamu.

This comes barely three days after the receipt of the results of the National Common Entrance Examination for admission into the colleges.

A statement made available to PlatinumPost on Friday by Ben Goong, Director of Public Relations, said the minister had while receiving the results from the chief examiner and Registrar of the National Examinations Council (NECO), Professor Godswill Obioma, directed that within 72 hours of the receipt of the results, principals are to complete both the merit based (60 percent) and 30 percent equality of states admissions.

“The results were transrnitted to principals on Wednesday 18 November, 2020 by the Basic and Secondary Education Department of the Ministry which is saddled with the responsibility within the stipulated timeframe, both the merit based and equality of States’ admissions are now ready.

“Candidates are advised to check the admission list which will be posted on the website of the Ministry on Monday 23 Novernber,2020.

“Admission letters will be available for collection at the Unity Colleges on the 24th November, 2020.Congratulations to all our successful candidates,” the statement said.