The Federal Government says it rolled out the revised Basic and Senior Secondary School Curricula, after extensive engagements with stakeholders across the country.
A statement issued on Monday in Abuja by the Federal Ministry of Education, stated that the roll out of the curricula followed extensive nationwide consultations that brought every critical stakeholder to the table.
The statement was signed and made available to newsmen by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Folasade Boriowo.
Boriowo said the review was led by the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) under the supervision of the Ministry.
According to her, the review adopted both competency and outcome based approaches to strengthen the curricula.
“The reform was not a rushed exercise but a step-by-step and participatory process designed to guarantee inclusivity, national ownership, and international relevance.
“The journey began with a nationwide needs assessment in 12 states to identify gaps in the system.
” It was followed by dialogues across the six geopolitical zones, where learners, teachers, parents, civil society groups, employers, religious and traditional leaders, policymakers, and development partners all contributed their perspectives,” she said.
Boriowo added that stakeholders input helped shape the new curricula framework that reflects national policies, development priorities, and the aspirations of society.
According to her, the framework was formally ratified at the 68th National Council on Education (NCE) meeting held on 10th October 2024.
“The meeting, chaired by the Ministers of Education, also had in attendance Commissioners of Education, SUBEB chairmen, professional bodies, civil society organisations, and development partners, ensuring legitimacy and broad acceptance.
“Curriculum design and development were carried out by subject specialists, teacher educators, industry practitioners, and curriculum experts across the country.
“The work followed four technical stages: content selection and standardisation, drafting, critique and refinement, and final editing,” she added.
Boriowo explained that since the NCE approval, the Ministry had implemented the curricula in phases over the past nine months.
This, she said, included piloting in selected schools, orientation for teachers, and nationwide training delivered both physically and online to prepare educators for effective delivery in classrooms.
“The revised curricula combine competency and outcome based approaches to ensure learners are better prepared for the challenges of today and tomorrow.
“They are designed to meet Nigeria’s developmental needs while aligning with global standards,” she said.
She said details of the curricula are available on the website of NERDC: www.nerdc.gov.ng
She assured Nigerians that the revised curricula would continue to be implemented seamlessly across schools.
