“The move is to ensure that no registered candidate is denied the opportunity to sit for the examination.”
Mr Emenari, however, said one of the victims eventually escaped from the kidnappers.
The update follows dissatisfaction among parents, guardians and schools over the initial 6:30 a.m. timing.
He urged beneficiaries to remain focused and study hard to succeed in their examinations.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board says it has set an internally generated revenue target of N23.8 billion for the 2026 fiscal year.
The registrar warned candidates and parents against engaging in examination malpractice or seeking shortcuts.
The college provost, Mohammed Dagereji, disclosed this at a news conference in Yola on Wednesday.
Speaking at the launch in Lagos, Dangote said the plan will support 45,000 new students every year from 2026.
The lawmaker urged the youths to take advantage of the opportunity and learn the necessary skills to become self-reliant.
