JAMB Yoruba Syllabus 2026/2027 & Textbooks

The official JAMB Yoruba Syllabus 2026/2027 covers areas like grammar, literature, and phonetics. While the syllabus is under review, JAMB usually provides a list of recommended textbooks for all subjects, and specific texts for the Yoruba literatures, we are going to publish the recent once.

JAMB Yoruba Examination Guide For 2026/2027

The Yoruba Language UTME exam is designed to test your proficiency and understanding of the Yoruba language. It evaluates a range of skills including comprehension, literature, cultural knowledge, and language use.

The exam covers various topics, such as reading and interpreting comprehension passages, writing essays, and understanding the sound system, grammar, and orthography of the language.

You will also be assessed on your knowledge of Yoruba literature—both oral and written—and the cultural aspects related to the language.

If you plan to study International Relations, Yoruba Language, Linguistics, or any course requiring a foreign language, you may be required to take the Yoruba Language exam.

The best preparation strategy is to familiarize yourself with the official JAMB syllabus and practice with past questions to improve your understanding of the exam format and question types.

The JAMB exam consists of 180 questions in total. The Use of English section has 60 questions, while the other three subjects, including Yoruba Language, consist of 40 questions each. All subjects, excluding Use of English, are graded with 2.5 marks per correct answer.

For example:

• If you answer 30 out of 60 questions correctly in the Use of English section, you’ll score: 3060×100=50%\frac{30}{60} \times 100 = 50\%6030​×100=50%
• If you answer 28 out of 40 questions correctly in the Yoruba exam, you’ll score: 28×2.5=70% (70 marks)28 \times 2.5 = 70\% \, \text{(70 marks)}28×2.5=70%(70 marks)

Exam Structure:

The exam consists of 40 multiple-choice questions based on the JAMB syllabus, which is divided into three sections:

1. Language Section (Total: 20 questions):
   • Comprehension (1 prose and 1 verse): 8 questions
   • Essay writing: 1 question
   • Sound system: 4 questions
   • Grammar: 5 questions
   • Current orthography: 2 questions
   • Translation: 1 question
2. Literature Section (Total: 10 questions):
   • Oral literature: 4 questions
   • Written literature: 6 questions
3. Culture Section (Total: 9 questions)

By understanding these sections and practicing thoroughly, you can better prepare yourself for the exam and boost your chances of success.

Objective

The aim of this JAMB Economics Syllabus for Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), is to prepare the candidates for the Board’s examination. It is designed to test their understanding of the course objectives, which are to:

• (1) Candidate must acquire the basic knowledge of Commerce;
• (2) Candidates should be able to examine the relationship between Commerce and other related fields;
• (3) Candidates should be able to apply the principles of Commerce in the Nigerian economy and
• (4) Candidates Should appreciate dynamic and positive changes in commercial activities

JAMB Yoruba Syllabus 2026/2027

JAMB Yoruba Syllabus 2026/2027
SN	TOPICS	OBJECTIVES
1	LANGUAGE
	Comprehension: (i) Prose (ii) Verse Essay writing (c) Sound System: (i) Production of sounds (consonants and vowels); (ii) Tones and tone change; (iii) Syllable structure; (iv) Sound processes co-vowel occurrence,elision and deletion, etc. (d) Grammar: (i) Morphology – Word-formation; (ii) Loan-word integration; (iii) Word classes – nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, pronouns, conjunctions, prepositions, etc. (iv) Phrases and clauses – types and functions (v) Sentences – types, structures and functions (e) Current Orthography (f) Translation	Candidates should be able to: (i) identify central issues in a passage and draw appropriate conclusions; (ii) determine basic assumptions and express ideas;and (iii) identify the meanings and functions of given phrases and sentences. Candidates should be able to: (i) identify different types of essay; and (ii) apply different types of techniques associated with each type. Candidates should be able to: (i) identify organs of speech, speech sounds and parameters for describing each speech sound; (ii) a. determine their correct usages; b. identify linguistic errors(pronunciations and wrong usages); (iii) determine the syllable components of words; (iv) demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles underlying the relationship between sounds. Candidates should be able to: (i) demonstrate good knowledge of word derivation; (ii) demonstrate knowledge of word adoption; (iii) identify the appropriate class a word belongs to (iv) demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Yorùbá syntax (v) identify the types,structures and functions of sentences. Candidates should be able to: present ideas in acceptable written form Candidates should be able to; interpret sentences and ideas in accordance with acceptable principles.
2	LITERATURE
	Oral Literature: (i) Prose: Àmọ̀ó,A. (2010). Àkójọpọ̀ Àlọ́ Àpagbè, Akurẹ: Hirise Celebrity Publishers. (ii) Poetry: Babalọlá, A. (2001).Àwọn Oríkì Orílẹ̀ Mẹ́tàdínlọ́gbọ̀n, Lagos: Longman Nig. Ltd. (b )Written Literature: (i) Prose: Ajéwọlé, O. (2005). Ìgbẹ̀yìn L’aláyò N Ta,Ibadan: Extension Publications Limited. (ii) Poetry: Fádíyà, O. (2008). Ìyá Àtàtà, Ibadan: Lasswell (iii) Drama: Tẹ̀là, L. (2007).Ègún Orí Ìkúnlẹ̀, Ibadan: Rasmed Publications Limited	Candidates should be able to: (i) identify central issues, problems and the component parts of an idea presented in a work; (ii) draw appropriate conclusions. Candidates should be able to: (i) deduce logical inferences from abstract relations of components of an idea in a work; (ii) identify the figurative and idiomatic expressions in the poem. Candidates should be able to: (i) demonstrate good knowledge of ideas in works of art; (ii) draw moral lessons from the text; (iii) identify the narrative techniques in the text; (iv)identify the figurative and idiomatic expressions in the text. Candidates should be able to: i) deduce the import of written works of art and genres (ii) identify the figurative and idiomatic expressions in the poem. Candidates should be able to: (i) identify the central theme of works; (ii) interpret same in accordance with acceptable principles of the society; (iii) identify types of drama; (iv) identify the figurative and idiomatic expressions in the drama; (v) extract the narrative techniques in the drama Candidates should be able to: (i) deduce the import of written works of art and genres; (ii) identify the figurative and idiomatic expressions in the poem.
3	CULTURE
	Èrò àti ìgbàgbọ́:Olódùmarè, àkùdàáyà,emèrè, àjẹ́,àwọn irúnmọlẹ̀ abbl. Ètò ìṣèlú àti ààbò ìlú:Ẹgbẹ́àti ọgbà, oyè jíjẹàti àwọn ìjòyè, ogun jíjà abbl. Ètò ìsìnkú àti ogún pínpín:Òkúàgbà,òkú ọ̀fọ́,òkú òòṣà, ìtúfọ̀, ilẹ̀òkú gbígbẹ́,ìdí igi, mọ̀lẹ́bí, bàbá ìsìnkú abbl Òǹkà Yorùbá:Oókan títídé ọ̀kẹ ́kan (1-20,000). Ayẹyẹ:Ìgbéyàwó, ìsọmọlórúkọ, ìwúyè abbl. Ètò Ìwòsàn:Ìtọ́jú aláìsàn, ìtọ́jú àtiìgbẹ̀bí aboyún, abbl. Eré ìdárayá: (i) eré òṣùpa–àlọ́, bojúbojú abbl; (ii) eré ojúmọmọ–ìjàkadì, ayò, òkòtó,àrín abbl. Iṣẹ́àbínibíàti oúnjẹilẹ̀ Yorùbá: (i) Iṣẹ́-àgbé ìṣọ̀nà, ìlù lílù abbl; (ii) Oúnjẹ–àbàrí, iyán, ẹ̀wà abbl. Ẹ̀kọ́ìlé:Ìwà ọmọlúàbí àti àǹfààní rẹ̀.	Candidates should be able to: distinguish traditional practices and acceptable ways of life from modern and common sense beliefs. Candidates should be able to: assess the functions and roles of individuals, chieftains, and groups in ensuring peace, stability and continuity of society. Candidates should be able to: (i) distinguish between traditional practices; (ii) relate them to funerals and inheritance. Candidates should be able to: (i) count in Yorùbá numerals (ii) apply addition, deduction and division methods in Yorùbá. Candidates should be able to: relate social activities and events to appropriate situations. Candidates should be able to: demonstrate knowledge of the best way of using the appropriate health care practices. Candidates should be able to: (i) identify types of Yorùbá traditional games; (ii) identify rules and regulations guiding each game; (iii) mention values derived from each game. Candidates should be able to: (i) demonstrate adequate knowledge of the various traditional professions; (ii) compare various traditional professions; (iii) demonstrate knowledge of preparing each type of Yorùbá food; (iv) mention nutritional values of each food. Candidates should be able to: identify acceptable patterns of behavior and attitude that conform with societal norms and values.

JAMB Yoruba Textbooks 2026/2027

• Akojopo Alo Ijapa Apa Kin-in-ni by Adeboye Babalola (University Press Plc,Ibadan)
• Awon Oriki Orile Metadinlogbon by Adeboye Babalola (Learn Africa Plc, Lagos).
• Moremi Ajasoro by Debo Awe (Elyon Publishers, Ilesa).
• Oro Enu Akewi by Ayomide Akanji (Genius Books Publishers, Ibadan).
• Nitori Owo by Akinwumi Isola (Sumob Publishers, Osogbo).

Language

• Abíọ́dún, J. (1995).Àròkọàti Aáyan Ògbufọ̀, Lagos: MAJAB Publishers.
• Adéwọlé, L. O. et al.(2000).Exam Focus –Yorùbá Language for WASSCE/SSCE,Ìbàdàn: UP Plc.
• Awóbùlúyì, O. (1978).Essentials of Yorùbá Grammar,Ìbàdàn: UP Plc.
• Awóbùlúyì, O. (ed.).(1990).Yorùbá Metalanguage (Èdè-Ìperí Yorùbá) Vol. II,Ìbàdàn: UP Plc.
• Awóbùlúyì, O. (2008).Ẹ̀kọ́ Ìṣẹ̀dá-Ọ̀rọ̀ Yorùbá,Akurẹ: Montem Paperback.
• Awóbùlúyì, O. (2013).Ẹ̀kọ́ Gírámà Èdè Yorùbá,Oṣogbo: Atman Ltd.
• Babalọlá,A. (ed.) (1991).Ìwé Ìmọ́dọ̀tun Yorùbá SSI –SSIII,Ìbàdàn: Longman.
• Bámgbóṣé,A. (ed.) (1984).Yorùbá Metalanguage (Èdè-ÌperíYorùbá) Vol. 1, Ìbàdàn:UP Plc.
• Bámgbóṣé, A. (1990).Fọnọ́lọ́jìàti Gírámà Yorùbá,Ìbàdàn.
• Mustapha, O. (ed.).(1988).Ẹ̀kọ́-Èdè Yorùbá Òde-òní SSI –SSIII Ìbàdàn, Macmillan Publishers.
• Mustapha, O. (ed.).(1991).Ẹ̀kọ́-Èdè Yorùbá Titun SSI–SSIII, Ìbàdàn: UP Plc.
• Ọdẹ́tókun, A. et al.(2005).Ìwé Ìgbáradì fún Ìdánwó Yorùbá,Ìbàdàn: Macmillan Publishers.
• Owólabí, K. (1989).Ìjìnlẹ̀ Ìtúpalẹ̀ Èdè Yorùbá (1):Fónẹ́tíìkì àti Fọnọ́lọ́jì,Ìbàdàn: Oníbọnòjé Press.
• Owólabí, O.et al.(1999).Countdown WASSCE/SSCE,NECO, JME (Ìwé Ìgbáràdi fún Ìdánwò Àṣekágbá Yorùbá)Ìbàdàn: Evans.
• Ọyádèyí, O. (1998).Ìjìnlẹ̀ Fọnọ́lọ́jìàti Gírámà Èdè Yorùbá, Ìbàdàn:Heinemann.

CULTURE

• Adéoyè, C. L. (1979).Àṣààti Ìṣe Yorùbá, Ìbàdàn: OUP.
• Adéoyè, C. L. (1985).Ìgbàgbọ́ àti Ẹ̀sìn Yorùbá,Ìbàdàn: Oníbọnọ̀jé Press.
• Ládéĺé, T. A.A.et al.(1986).Àkójọpọ̀ ÌwádìíÌjìnlẹ̀ Àṣà Yorùbá,Ìbàdàn: Macmillan Publishers.

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