FG Completes Review Of Curricula Across Basic, Senior Secondary, Technical Education

In a bid to enhance quality learning outcomes, the Federal Government has completed a comprehensive review of curricula across basic, senior secondary, and technical education

Announcing the development in Abuja, Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa,represented by Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Sai’d Ahmad, said the review was conducted in collaboration with the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), UBEC, NSSEC, NBTE, and other key stakeholders.

According to the minister, the new framework balances subject offerings with deeper, more practical learning.

Hence, at the primary level, pupils in Primary 1–3 will offer 9–10 subjects, while those in Primary 4–6 will take 10–12.

For the Junior Secondary School, the range is 12–14 subjects; Senior Secondary students will take 8–9; and technical schools will offer 9–11 subjects.

Professor Ahmad stressed that the revised curricula are designed to reduce content overload, allow more time for learning, and ensure that education remains relevant in today’s world.

The Ministry commended stakeholders for their commitment and assured that the new curricula will be implemented with strict monitoring to guarantee effective adoption and a smooth transition in schools nationwide.

PR/Nkiruka Okeke