The Federal Government has announced a comprehensive review of curricula for basic, senior secondary, and technical education, aimed at preparing Nigerian learners with practical skills for the modern world.
The Ministry of Education disclosed this in a statement signed by its Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, and made available to Hobnob News on Sunday.
According to the statement, the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, unveiled the revised framework on behalf of the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa, in Abuja.
Ahmad explained that the review was carried out in collaboration with key 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).
The new framework is designed to reduce content overload, promote deeper learning, and ensure that Nigerian students are better equipped with 21st-century skills.
Under the revised structure, pupils in Primary 1–3 will study a minimum of nine and a maximum of 10 subjects, while Primary 4–6 pupils will take 10 to 12 subjects. Junior secondary school students will offer 12 to 14 subjects, senior secondary students will take eight to nine subjects, and technical school students will offer nine to 11 subjects.
“The revised curricula will reduce content overload and create more learning time for students,” Ahmad said, noting that the reform reflects the government’s commitment to delivering quality and relevant education in a fast-changing world.
The ministry confirmed that the rollout will be phased and closely monitored to ensure a smooth transition across schools nationwide.
It will be recalled that Education Minister Maruf Alausa had earlier postponed the implementation of the revised basic education curriculum to September 2025, following an earlier announcement by his predecessor, Prof. Tahir Mamman, that the rollout would begin in January 2025.
Under the new curriculum, basic school pupils will also be required to acquire at least two practical skills before graduation.
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