NIGERIA: FG Rolls Out New Curriculum For Basic, Secondary, And Technical Education

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria 

The Federal Government has announced the successful completion of a comprehensive review of curricula across basic, senior secondary, and technical education levels in Nigeria, describing the revised system as “future-focused” and tailored to the demands of the 21st century.

This was contained in statement signed by its Director of Press and Public Relations, Borio­wo Folasade, on Sunday.

Speaking on behalf of the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, the Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Said Ahmad, said the review was a product of wide collaboration with key stakeholders, including the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC), National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), and relevant departments in the ministry.

According to her, the review process went beyond streamlining subjects to ensure deeper learning.

She explained: “At the primary school level, pupils in Primary 1–3 can offer a minimum of 9 and a maximum of 10 subjects, while those in Primary 4–6 can offer 10 to 12 subjects. For Junior Secondary School, students can offer 12 to 14 subjects. At the Senior Secondary level, the range is 8 to 9 subjects, while technical schools can offer 9 to 11 subjects.”

Professor Ahmad added that the revised curricula would tackle the challenge of content overload while creating more learning time.

“This step reflects the government’s commitment to delivering quality education that is relevant, practical, and responsive to the needs of learners in today’s rapidly changing world,” she stressed.

The Ministry of Education also praised stakeholders for their dedication to the review process, noting that the effort had produced “a stronger, future-focused curriculum for Nigerian learners.”

Thee ministry also assured the public that the revised curricula would be implemented with strict monitoring to guarantee effective adoption and smooth transition in schools nationwide.