The Federal Government has completed a comprehensive review of curricula for basic, senior secondary, and technical education, aimed at making Nigerian learners “future-ready.”
The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Ministry of Education, Boriowo Folasade, and made available to journalists on Sunday.
According to the statement, the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, unveiled the new curricula on behalf of the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa, at an event in Abuja. The review was conducted in collaboration with key stakeholders, including the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), the National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC), and the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).
The new framework seeks to reduce content overload, improve learning outcomes, and equip Nigerian students with skills relevant to global demands. Under the revised structure, pupils in Primary 1–3 will study nine to 10 subjects, Primary 4–6 will take 10 to 12, junior secondary students may offer 12 to 14 subjects, senior secondary students will take eight to nine, while technical school students will have nine to 11 subjects.
Prof. Ahmad clarified that the reform goes beyond reducing subject numbers, emphasizing that the content has been enriched to promote deeper learning and practical skills. She stressed that the initiative reflects the government’s commitment to delivering quality, relevant education in a rapidly changing world.
While no specific rollout date was announced, the Ministry confirmed that implementation would be phased in gradually with close monitoring by relevant agencies.
It will be recalled that Dr. Alausa had earlier postponed the rollout of the revised basic education curriculum to September 2025, following an initial announcement by his predecessor, Prof. Tahir Mamman, that the new framework would begin in January 2025. Under that framework, pupils are also expected to acquire at least two vocational skills.
