Federal Government Completes Review of Basic, Secondary, and Technical Education Curricula

The Federal Ministry of Education has announced the completion of a comprehensive curriculum review across all levels of Nigerian education. The initiative, which involved collaboration with major educational stakeholders, aims to reduce content overload and enhance learning outcomes for students.

Stakeholders Involved

The curriculum review was a collaborative effort involving:

• Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC)
• Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC)
• National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC)
• National Board for Technical Education (NBTE)
• Relevant Federal Ministry of Education departments

New Subject Structure

The revised curriculum establishes specific subject ranges for each educational level:

• Primary 1-3: 9-10 subjects
• Primary 4-6: 10-12 subjects
• Junior Secondary: 12-14 subjects
• Senior Secondary: 8-9 subjects
• Technical Schools: 9-11 subjects

Objectives of the Review

According to Professor Sulaiman Said Ahmad, representing the Honourable Minister of Education, the primary objectives of the curriculum review include:

• Reducing content overload in the existing curriculum
• Creating more effective learning time for students
• Ensuring education remains relevant and practical
• Making the curriculum responsive to modern learning needs

Implementation

The ministry has committed to nationwide implementation of the revised curriculum with strict monitoring to ensure effective adoption and smooth transition across all schools in Nigeria.

Parents, educators, and students can expect these changes to be rolled out progressively as schools adapt to the new framework.

Source: Federal Ministry of Education