The Federal Government is set to unveil a new education curriculum for primary schools on Thursday, aimed at reshaping Nigeria’s basic education system with a focus on moral values.
The revised curriculum seeks to promote societal reorientation and rebuild the nation’s social fabric, according to the Minister of State for Education, Dr. Tanko Sununu.
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Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday during the launch of teacher training and sensitisation materials on moral reorientation, organized by the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Dr. Sununu noted that the updated curriculum will not only provide academic skills but also equip students with an ethical framework for contributing positively to society.
“The revised curriculum, to be launched at the National Council of Education (NCE) meeting, has been designed to instill values that address our orientation needs and foster social regeneration. Our goal is to nurture a generation of learners who are not only academically competent but also emotionally intelligent, socially responsible, and morally upright,” Dr. Sununu said.
He explained that the new approach will encourage students to engage in discussions about ethics and values, moving beyond traditional teaching methods. The Federal Government is committed to ongoing investment in teacher development, ensuring educators are equipped to meet the changing needs of students, he added.
Dr. Sununu also highlighted the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to prioritizing education and the professional growth of teachers.
In his remarks, the Executive Secretary of UBEC, Dr. Hamid Bobboyi, emphasized the significance of the new programme in guiding teachers to instill moral values in their students. He expressed confidence that this initiative would produce responsible citizens and address the country’s learning challenges.
“Our hope is to infuse values within our education system so that growing children can embrace them and respond to the needs of their fellow citizens and the nation,” Dr. Bobboyi said, stressing the critical role the revised curriculum will play in achieving this objective.
