Education
FG Clarifies Changes To Education System
By Gideon Ayeni
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Maruf Alausa, has addressed issues concerning the proposal to change the education system in Nigeria.
The minister debunked reports claiming that the federal government has scrapped the Junior Secondary School (JSS) and Senior Secondary School (SSS) system in favor of a 12-year uninterrupted education system.
Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Friday, Alausa clarified that during the 2025 Extraordinary National Council on Education (NCE) meeting held on Thursday, the ministry only presented a proposal for discussion. He emphasized that the proposal does not signal an immediate policy change and that the current 6-3-3-4 system remains in place.
According to him, the proposed reform aims to transition to 12 years of compulsory education while still maintaining the existing system. A key aspect of the proposal is removing the examination barrier between JSS and SSS, allowing students to progress seamlessly without the hurdle of an external assessment at that stage.
Alausa noted that this model is already practiced in several advanced nations, including the UK and Brazil, as well as African countries like Ghana. However, he stressed that the proposal is still under review and subject to extensive consultations with stakeholders before any final decision is made.
“To ensure a well-informed decision, the Ministry will engage education policymakers, state governments, teachers, parents, and other key stakeholders over the next eight months,” he stated.
The minister further revealed that the final decision on the proposed reform will be determined at the National Council on Education meeting in October 2025. He reassured Nigerians that the federal government remains committed to policies that improve access to quality education while aligning with global best practices.
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