The Federal Government has announced that under the new curriculum for Basic and Senior Secondary Education in Nigeria, every student must graduate with at least two skills.
The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, disclosed this during the 68th National Council on Education (NEC) meeting held in Abuja on Thursday, themed “Innovation, Digital Technology Entrepreneurship: Tools for Educational and National Development in the 21st Century.”
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Prof. Mamman explained that the updated curriculum is designed to blend knowledge, skills, and values at the Basic and Senior Secondary levels. He emphasized that students will graduate with skills they can apply in the economy, leading to more productive lives. “A well-designed and effective curriculum determines sustainable development, quality, and the relevance of education,” he stated, underscoring the government’s priority in institutionalizing curriculum development.
He highlighted that the current educational framework is at risk of becoming outdated due to rapid technological disruptions affecting various industries, including education. The new curriculum, he said, aims to address these challenges by incorporating skill acquisition and aligning education with the needs of the 21st-century economy.
The Minister also reiterated the government’s commitment to inclusivity and equitable quality education for all learners. He said the government will continue to uphold international protocols, conventions, and treaties that protect learners, teachers, and educational institutions from attacks.
In his welcome remarks, the Minister of State for Education, Dr. Tanko Sununu, stressed the need for embracing creativity, entrepreneurship, and digital technology. “To meet the challenges posed by new technological development, we must ensure that the educational system is structured and made more relevant to the needs and aspirations of the society,” Sununu said.
Similarly, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund, Muntari Mohammed, emphasized the importance of integrating digital literacy into the curriculum. He assured that the committee’s leadership is dedicated to ensuring stability within the education sector.
