The Federal Government has announced the successful completion of a comprehensive curriculum review of all education levels in Nigeria—basic, senior secondary, and technical.
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The curriculum review was conducted through the Ministry of Education in 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 within the Ministry.
Speaking on behalf of Education Minister Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, the Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Said Ahmad, explained that the review process focused on both streamlining subjects and improving content to allow for deeper learning experiences.
The revised curriculum establishes specific subject ranges for different educational levels. 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 stated that the revised curricula will reduce content overload and create more learning time for students. She noted that this step shows 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.
The Federal Ministry of Education commended all stakeholders for their commitment and teamwork in the review process, which has produced what they describe as a stronger, future-focused curriculum for Nigerian learners.
The ministry assured the public that the revised curricula will be implemented with strict monitoring to guarantee effective adoption and a smooth transition in schools nationwide. However, specific timelines for the implementation rollout were not provided in the announcement.
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