The Federal Government has introduced a revised national curriculum framework for basic, senior secondary, and technical education, aimed at easing subject overload and enhancing the quality of learning across Nigerian schools.
The announcement was made by the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Sai’d Ahmad, on behalf of the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, according to a statement released yesterday by the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education.
Prof. Ahmad said the new framework is the result of a comprehensive review carried out in collaboration with key education agencies including 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 other stakeholders.
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The revised structure aims to strike a balance between subject variety and practical, in-depth learning. Under the new guidelines:
- Pupils in Primary 1–3 will take between 9 and 10 subjects
- Primary 4–6 students will study 10–12 subjects
- Junior Secondary School students will offer 12–14 subjects
- Senior Secondary students will take 8–9 subjects
- Technical school students will have 9–11 subjects
Prof. Ahmad noted that the reforms are designed to reduce curriculum overload, provide students with more time to grasp core concepts, and better align Nigeria’s education system with current global standards.
She praised the collaborative efforts of all stakeholders involved in the curriculum review process and assured that the Ministry of Education will implement strict monitoring measures to ensure smooth adoption and effective rollout of the new curriculum across schools nationwide.
