The Federal Government has announced a comprehensive review of the school curricula for basic, senior secondary and technical education, saying the reforms are designed to make Nigerian learners “future-ready.”
This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations of the Ministry of Education, Boriowo Folasade, on Friday and made available to journalists on Sunday, according to KogiTribune.
The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, unveiled the revised curriculum in Abuja on behalf of the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa.
The curriculum review, she explained, was conducted in partnership with major education stakeholders, including the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), the National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC), and the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).
What Changes Under the New Curriculum
Prof. Ahmad stressed that the exercise went beyond merely trimming subjects, focusing instead on improving content delivery to promote deeper learning and reduce overload.
Breakdown of subjects under the revised framework:
- Primary 1–3: 9–10 subjects
- Primary 4–6: 10–12 subjects
- Junior Secondary: 12–14 subjects
- Senior Secondary: 8–9 subjects
- Technical Schools: 9–11 subjects
She noted that the aim is to free up more time for effective teaching, while also giving students the opportunity to acquire relevant skills needed in today’s global economy.
Implementation Timeline
The Ministry praised stakeholders for their role in shaping the review and promised that implementation would be closely monitored to ensure a smooth nationwide rollout.
Although no fixed date has been announced, the Ministry confirmed the new curriculum will be introduced in phases.
It should be recalled that Minister Alausa had already postponed the implementation of the revised basic education curriculum to September 2025, after former Education Minister, Prof. Tahir Mamman, had earlier slated January 2025 as the commencement date.
Prof. Mamman had also emphasized that, under the new framework, basic school pupils will be required to acquire at least two practical skills before graduation.
