By Oyinkansayo Wole-Bodunde
The Federal Ministry of Education has finalized a comprehensive review of the curricula for basic, senior secondary, and technical education in Nigeria.
This update aims to enhance the quality of education and make it more relevant to the needs of students in today’s fast-paced world.
Pupils in Primary 1-3 will take 9-10 subjects, while those in Primary 4-6 will take 10-12 subjects.
Junior Secondary School Students will take 12-14 subjects, while Senior Secondary School Students will take 8-9 subjects.
Lastly, Technical Schools Students will take 9-11 subjects.
The revised curriculum is designed to reduce content overload, allowing for more in-depth learning and better time management for students.
Professor Suwaiba Said Ahmad, Minister of State for Education said, “At the primary school level, pupils in Primary 1-3 can offer a minimum of 9 and a maximum of 10 subjects, while those in Primary 4-6 can offer 10 to 12 subjects. For Junior Secondary School, students can offer 12 to 14 subjects. At the Senior Secondary level, the range is 8 to 9 subjects, while technical schools can offer 9 to 11 subjects.”
The Ministry of Education collaborated with key stakeholders, including the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC), and National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), to develop the revised curriculum.
