JAMB Introduces New Nomenclature for Zonal and Outstation Office Directors

Abuja, Nigeria – March 19, 2025 – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially restructured the nomenclature of its zonal and outstation office directors across the country.

This change is part of JAMB’s ongoing reforms aimed at improving administrative efficiency and streamlining operations within its zonal offices.

According to the new directive, each JAMB zonal office has been assigned a unique acronym, while the heads of these offices will now hold the official title of “Zonal Director” followed by the name of their respective locations.

The New Structure: JAMB’s Updated Zonal Office Titles

The restructuring affects JAMB offices in 14 major zones, each of which now has a standardized office acronym and director designation.

Below is the new nomenclature for JAMB’s Zonal Directors across Nigeria:

1. Abuja Zonal Office (AZO) – Zonal Director, Abuja (ZDA)
2. Bauchi Zonal Office (BZO) – Zonal Director, Bauchi (ZDB)
3. Lafia Zonal Office (LZO) – Zonal Director, Lafia (ZDL)
4. Maiduguri Zonal Office (MZO) – Zonal Director, Maiduguri (ZDM)
5. Kano Zonal Office (KZO) – Zonal Director, Kano (ZDK)
6. Port Harcourt Zonal Office (PZO) – Zonal Director, Port Harcourt (ZDP)
7. Ibadan Zonal Office (IZO) – Zonal Director, Ibadan (ZDI)
8. Benin Zonal Office (NZO) – Zonal Director, Benin (ZDN)
9. Sokoto Zonal Office (SZO) – Zonal Director, Sokoto (ZDS)
10. Enugu Zonal Office (EZO) – Zonal Director, Enugu (ZDE)
11. Owerri Zonal Office (HA) (OWZO) – Zonal Director (HA), Owerri (ZDOW)
12. Lagos Zonal Office (HA) (LGZO) – Zonal Director (HA), Lagos (ZDLG)
13. Ilorin Zonal Office (HA) (LRZO) – Zonal Director (HA), Ilorin (ZDLR)
14. Kaduna Zonal Office (HA) (KDZO) – Zonal Director (HA), Kaduna (ZDKD)

Why This Change Matters

JAMB explained that this restructuring is aimed at ensuring uniformity and clarity in its administrative framework across all zonal offices.

The introduction of official acronyms for each office and standardized titles for directors will:

• Enhance administrative coordination between JAMB Headquarters and zonal offices.
• Ensure easier identification of JAMB officials in different regions.
• Streamline communication and official correspondence within the Board’s operations.

This development aligns with JAMB’s broader goal of improving service delivery, strengthening supervision, and ensuring that its regional offices function more effectively.

JAMB’s Commitment to Organizational Excellence

With millions of candidates relying on JAMB each year for admissions into Nigerian tertiary institutions, the Board continues to make efforts to enhance its internal structure and maintain an efficient system.

This new naming structure is part of JAMB’s larger commitment to operational efficiency, transparency, and modernization.

Candidates, institutions, and stakeholders are advised to take note of the new designations as they interact with JAMB’s zonal offices across the country.