JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Geography 2026: Geography is a subject that helps students understand the earth, its features, and how humans interact with their environment. It explains natural phenomena such as climate, landforms, and vegetation, as well as human activities like settlement, transportation, and population.
For candidates writing Geography in the 2026/2027 JAMB examination, a clear and well-structured study plan is very important.
One advantage Geography has is that many of its topics can be understood easily when explained properly. To make this possible, JAMB recommends specific textbooks that present geographical concepts in a simple and organized manner.
These JAMB Recommended textbooks for geography cover both physical and human geography, map reading, environmental issues, and regional geography, including Nigeria and the world at large.
Instead of reading randomly, candidates are encouraged to use the JAMB Geography syllabus as a guide and study each topic with the recommended textbooks. This method helps in better understanding, improves memory, and reduces confusion during revision. Below is the list of Geography textbooks recommended by JAMB.
JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Geography
| S/N | BOOK TITLE | AUTHOR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Certificate Physical and Human Geography for Senior Secondary Schools (West African Edition) | Adeleke, B. O.; Areola, O.; Leong, G. C. (2002) |
| 2 | Contemporary World Regional Geography | Bradshaw, M. et al. (2004) |
| 3 | General Geography in Diagrams for West Africa | Bunnett, R. B. & Okunrotifa, P. O. (1999) |
| 4 | Collins New Secondary Atlas | Macmillan |
| 5 | Introduction to Geography (7th Edition) | Fellman, D. et al. (2005) |
| 6 | Introduction to Geography (9th Edition) | Getis, A. et al. (2004) |
| 7 | A New Geography of West Africa | Iloeje, N. P. (1999) |
| 8 | A New Geography of Nigeria (New Edition) | Iloeje, N. P. (1982) |
| 9 | Map Reading of West Africa | Nimako, D. A. (2000) |
| 10 | A Regional Geography of Africa (New Edition) | Okunrotifa, P. O. & Michael, S. (2000) |
| 11 | Geographical Regions of Nigeria | Udo, R. K. (1970) |
| 12 | Geography: An Integrated Approach (2nd Edition) | Waugh, D. (1995) |
| 13 | A Comprehensive Text on Physical, Human and Regional Geography | Adegoke, M. A. (2013) |
Additional JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Geography
- Areola, O. (2004). Certificate Geography. Ibadan: University Press Plc.
- Faniran, A., & Ojo, O. (2003). Man’s Physical Environment. Ibadan: Heinemann Educational Books.
- Iloeje, N. P. (2000). A New Geography of Nigeria. Ibadan: Longman Nigeria.
- Kolawole, O. D. (2002). Senior Secondary Geography. Lagos: Macmillan Nigeria.
- Morgan, W. B., & Pugh, J. C. (2001). Geography and Development. London: Oxford University Press.
- Udo, R. K. (2001). Geographical Regions of Nigeria. Ibadan: Heinemann Educational Books.
Final Words for JAMB 2026 Geography Candidates
Having the recommended Geography textbooks is a strong foundation, but understanding comes from how well you study them. The JAMB Geography syllabus for 2026/2027 shows you the exact topics to focus on and helps you organize your reading.
Past questions should not be ignored. They help you become familiar with map interpretation questions, repeated themes, and the way Geography questions are structured in JAMB. With consistent practice, answering questions becomes faster and more accurate.
Finally, success in JAMB Geography depends on steady reading, clear understanding of concepts, and regular practice. When you combine the recommended textbooks, the syllabus, and past questions, Geography becomes easier and more enjoyable to study.
An education writer with almost a decade of experience helping Nigerian students prepare for JAMB and Admission. Hauwa is passionate about ensuring that students have the resources and guides they need to succeed in their academic journey.