FG Introduces New Curriculum For Schools Nationwide

The federal government has introduced a new curriculum for basic, senior secondary, and technical schools as part of efforts to ease the burden on learners and improve education quality across the country.

The announcement was made by the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Sai’d Ahmad, who presented the reform on behalf of the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa.

The curriculum review was developed in partnership with key agencies under the ministry, including the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council, Universal Basic Education Commission, National Senior Secondary Education Commission, National Board for Technical Education, and other stakeholders in the sector.

Under the new arrangement, primary school pupils in Primary 1 to 3 will now study between nine and ten subjects, while those in Primary 4 to 6 will take ten to twelve. Junior Secondary School students will offer between twelve and fourteen subjects, while Senior Secondary students will have eight to nine. Technical school students will take nine to eleven subjects.

The government explained that the revised structure is designed to balance subject offerings with deeper learning and more practical exposure. The move is aimed at reducing overloaded content that leaves students struggling to keep pace, while also preparing them to meet global education standards.

The ministry stated that the changes will be closely monitored to ensure smooth implementation across schools. It also praised stakeholders for their contributions during the review process, noting that their active participation played a vital role in shaping the framework.

With this reform, education authorities believe students will have more time to understand their subjects, while schools will be better positioned to deliver quality learning that matches current realities at home and abroad.