The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Education, has announced the successful completion of the comprehensive review of curricula across all levels of basic, senior secondary, and technical education in Nigeria.
Speaking on behalf of the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa CON, the Honourable Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Said Ahmad, said the review was conducted in collaboration with major stakeholders.
These include 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.
According to Professor Ahmad, “the review process was not only about streamlining subjects but also about improving content to allow for deeper learning.”
At the primary school level, pupils in Primary 1 to 3 will now offer a minimum of 9 and a maximum of 10 subjects. Pupils in Primary 4 to 6 will be allowed to offer between 10 and 12 subjects. For Junior Secondary School, the number of subjects ranges from 12 to 14.
At the Senior Secondary level, students will be able to choose between 8 and 9 subjects, while those in technical schools will offer 9 to 11 subjects.
She explained that the revised curricula will reduce content overload and create more learning time for students. Professor Ahmad noted, “this step reflects 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 Ministry commended all stakeholders for their teamwork and active involvement in the review process, describing the outcome as a stronger and future-focused curriculum for Nigerian learners.
It further assured that the revised curricula will be implemented with strict monitoring to guarantee effective adoption and a smooth transition in schools across the country.