The Federal Government has announced the completion of a thorough review of school curricula for basic, senior secondary, and technical education, aimed at preparing Nigerian students for the future.
This was revealed in a statement issued on Friday by the Ministry of Education’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, and shared with journalists on Sunday.
Folasade stated that the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Said Ahmad, unveiled the revised curriculum on behalf of the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa, during an event in Abuja.
The minister noted that the curriculum overhaul was conducted in partnership with major education bodies, 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.
The new framework is designed to reduce content overload, improve learning outcomes, and ensure Nigerian students are equipped with skills relevant to today’s global demands.
Prof. Ahmad said the exercise went beyond merely trimming subjects, stressing it focused on improving content to promote deeper learning and reduce 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; pupils in Primary 4–6 will take 10 to 12 subjects. Junior secondary students may offer 12 to 14 subjects, senior secondary students will take eight to nine subjects, and technical schools will offer nine to 11 subjects,” the statement read.
“The revised curricula will reduce content overload and create more learning time for students,” Prof. Ahmad said, adding that the changes reflect the government’s commitment to delivering quality, practical and relevant education in a rapidly changing world.
The Ministry of Education commended stakeholders for their role in the review and said implementation will be accompanied by strict monitoring to ensure a smooth transition across schools nationwide.
The ministry did not give an exact date for rollout, but said the new curricula will be phased in with oversight from relevant agencies to guarantee effective adoption.