FG revises curriculum for basic, secondary, technical education
The Federal Government has announced the completion of a comprehensive review of curricula for basic, senior secondary, and technical education. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by Folasade Boriowo, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Ministry of Education. According to the statement, the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba […]
The Federal Government has announced the completion of a comprehensive review of curricula for basic, senior secondary, and technical education.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by Folasade Boriowo, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Ministry of Education.
According to the statement, the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Said Ahmad, said the review was conducted in collaboration with key stakeholders, including the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), the National Senior Secondary Education Commission, and the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).
The revised framework seeks to reduce content overload, enhance learning outcomes, and equip students with skills relevant to today’s global workforce.
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“Under the new structure, pupils in Primary 1-3 will study between nine and 10 subjects; those in Primary 4-6 will take 10 to 12 subjects. Junior secondary students will offer 12 to 14 subjects, while senior secondary students will take eight to nine. Technical school students are expected to offer between nine and 11 subjects,” the statement said.
Prof. Ahmad said the changes are designed to free up more learning time and reflect the government’s commitment to providing quality, practical and relevant education in a fast-changing world.
The ministry assured that the rollout would be closely monitored to ensure a smooth transition across schools nationwide.