The Federal Government has announced the addition of several new trades to the basic education curriculum. This includes practical subjects such as hairstyling, plumbing, GSM repair, makeup, and many others. These changes are part of ongoing reforms aimed at improving the country’s education and economy.
According to the National Orientation Agency (NOA), the new subjects were introduced to help students develop hands-on skills and improve their employability after graduation.
The new trades include plumbing, tiling and floor works, POP installation, event decoration and management, bakery and confectioneries, hairstyling, makeup, interior design, and GSM repairs. Other additions are satellite and TV antenna installation, CCTV and intercom installation and maintenance, solar installation and maintenance, garment making, agriculture (including crop production, beekeeping, and livestock farming), and basic digital literacy, which covers IT and robotics.
These subjects will be integrated into the curriculum starting January 2025 for primary and junior secondary students across the country.
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