New Curriculum Requires Students To Graduate With a Minimum of Two Skills – FG

With the new curriculum set to be introduced for Basic and Senior Secondary Education in Nigeria, the federal government has announced that every student will be required to graduate with a minimum of two skills.

This was stated by the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, adding that the new curriculum is designed to align education with current economic demands and incorporate knowledge, skills and values at Basic and Senior Secondary Education levels.

Speaking at the 68th National Council on Education (NEC) meeting in Abuja with the theme, “Innovation,  Digital Technology Entrepreneurship: Tools for Educational and National Development in the 21st Century”, Prof. Mamman highlighted that the revised curriculum will place a strong emphasis on skill development.

He said the curriculum is designed to equip students with practical skills that they can use to connect with the economy, enabling them to lead productive lives after they graduate.

Prof. Tahir Mamman shared his concerns that the current educational curriculum is in danger of going out of date due to the rapid way in which technology is advancing.

“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 Education Transformation Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration was highlighted by the Minister, saying the agenda aims to comprehensively overhaul the education sector to ensure quality learning, skill development, access, and equity.

Prof Mamman reiterated the government’s commitment to 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. “

Minister of State for Education, Dr. Tanko Sununu, in his welcome address, added that embracing innovation, entrepreneurship, and digital technology is essential for any nation aiming to achieve growth, emphasizing the importance of aligning the education system with societal needs and global trends

He said: “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.”

The Senate Committee Chair on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund, Muntari Mohammed, also stressed the need for digital literacy to be a fundamental component of the curriculum, underscoring the leadership’s commitment to ensuring stability and relevance in Nigeria’s education sector.

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