FG Reviews Curriculum for Basic, Secondary Schools
Abuja, Nigeria the Federal Government has completed a comprehensive review of the national curriculum for basic, senior secondary, and technical education, in a move aimed at preparing Nigerian learners for the demands of the modern world.
The updated curriculum was announced in Abuja by the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Said Ahmad, on behalf of the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa. The announcement was shared in a statement released by the Ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade.
According to the ministry, the curriculum overhaul was carried out in collaboration with major education stakeholders, including the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC), and the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).
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Prof. Ahmad explained that the new curriculum framework is not only focused on reducing the number of subjects but also on enhancing content quality to promote deeper learning and reduce overload. “This revision goes beyond merely trimming down subjects. It’s about restructuring content to improve learning outcomes and make education more relevant to global realities,” she said.
Under the revised structure:
- Pupils in Primary 1–3 will take between 9 and 10 subjects.
- Primary 4–6 pupils will offer 10 to 12 subjects.
- Junior secondary students will study 12 to 14 subjects.
- Senior secondary students will be limited to 8 to 9 subjects.
- Technical school students will take 9 to 11 subjects.
The minister added that these changes are intended to reduce content overload, create more learning time, and ensure students gain practical and relevant knowledge and skills.
The Ministry of Education praised the efforts of all stakeholders involved in the curriculum review and assured that the implementation process will be closely monitored to ensure a smooth transition in schools across the country.
Although no specific date was given for the rollout, the ministry confirmed that the new curriculum will be introduced gradually, with oversight from relevant agencies to ensure effective adoption nationwide.
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