
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that, under a new curriculum for Basic and Senior Secondary Education, every student must graduate with at least two skills.
This initiative was revealed by the Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman, during the 68th National Council on Education (NEC) meeting in Abuja on Thursday, October 10, 2024.
The new curriculum emphasizes the integration of knowledge, practical skills, and values to better prepare students for the demands of the economy. Professor Mamman highlighted that the focus on skills aims to ensure that graduates are equipped to participate productively in society and the workforce, reducing youth unemployment and enhancing self-sufficiency among young Nigerians.
He explained that today, they share a common challenge that the country’s educational curriculum is all in danger of becoming obsolete as technology is disrupting every industry, including education.
“A well-designed and effective curriculum determines a sustainable development, quality, and the relevance of education. This is the main reason why this administration places priority on the institutionalisation of curriculum development in the overall context of education,” he said
The ministry, according to him, is implementing the Education Transformation Agenda of Mr. President designed to comprehensively overhaul the education sector to ensure quality learning, skill development, access and equity.
Prof Mamman reaffirmed that the government has the primary responsibility of protecting and ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education at all levels for all learners.
“The government, therefore, is committed to observing all relevant international protocols, conventions and treaties for the protection of our learners, teachers, learning institutions and facilities from attack and any other instrument on education, which the country has domesticated. “
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