Kaduna, Nigeria – The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has announced the postponement of its screening test for the 77 Regular Course, a direct consequence of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board’s (JAMB) decision to conduct fresh Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) exams for certain candidates due to errors in the last examination.

Major Mohammed Maidawa, spokesperson for the NDA, confirmed the postponement on Thursday night, May 15, 2025.

In a statement, Major Maidawa explained, “The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) recently announced the rewriting of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) by candidates in some parts of the country.”

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He further elaborated that in light of this development, the NDA “wishes to inform the general public and all applicants to the 77 Regular Course that the NDA Screening Test earlier scheduled for Saturday, 24 May 2025, has been postponed.”

The decision, according to Major Maidawa, was made “consequent upon the NDA’s respect for equal opportunity and to avoid disenfranchisement of any candidate.” This ensures that all eligible candidates, including those affected by the JAMB error and subsequent rerun, will have a fair chance to participate in the screening process.

A new date for the screening test will be communicated to the public in due course.

The NDA emphasized its commitment to maintaining the integrity of its admissions process, stating, “The NDA remains dedicated to upholding the integrity of the admissions process and ensuring that each candidate is given a fair opportunity.”

Applicants are advised to regularly check the NDA’s official social media handles and its portal for updates. “We are committed to keeping you informed with new information as it becomes available. Thank you for your interest in the NDA,” Major Maidawa concluded.