ABUJA — The Federal Government has announced the completion of a comprehensive review of Nigeria’s school curricula for basic, senior secondary, and technical education, saying the reforms are designed to make learners “future-ready.”
The Ministry of Education disclosed this in a statement signed by its Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, on Friday and made available to journalists on Sunday.
According to the statement, the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, unveiled the revised curricula on behalf of the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa, during a briefing in Abuja.
The ministry said the review was conducted in partnership with major stakeholders, including the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council, the Universal Basic Education Commission, the National Senior Secondary Education Commission, and the National Board for Technical Education.
Prof. Ahmad explained that the reforms go beyond trimming the number of subjects, stressing that the overhaul focuses on deeper content, better learning outcomes, and reduced overload for pupils and students.
“Under the revised structure, pupils in Primary 1–3 will study a minimum of nine and a maximum of 10 subjects; Primary 4–6 pupils will take 10 to 12 subjects. Junior secondary students may offer 12 to 14 subjects, senior secondary students will take eight to nine subjects, while technical schools will offer nine to 11 subjects,” the statement read.
She added that the new framework will create more learning time, promote skill acquisition, and ensure Nigerian students are equipped with knowledge relevant to today’s global demands.
While no exact rollout date was announced, the ministry said the revised curricula will be introduced in phases, with strict monitoring to guarantee smooth adoption across schools.
It will be recalled that Education Minister Maruf Alausa had earlier postponed the implementation of the new basic education curriculum to September 2025. His predecessor, Prof. Tahir Mamman, had initially announced a January 2025 rollout, which included a requirement for pupils to acquire at least two vocational skills.
The ministry commended stakeholders for their contributions, assuring that the reforms reflect the government’s commitment to delivering quality, practical, and globally relevant education.
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