Reactions have continued to trail the Federal Government’s introduction of a new curriculum for basic, secondary, and technical education, with many experts describing it as timely and necessary.
The Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), Prof. Bilkis Lafiaji-Okunneye, noted that the old curriculum had outlived its purpose. She praised the inclusion of digital literacy, coding, and creative arts in the new framework, describing it as a step toward engaging students meaningfully and preparing them for the future.
According to her, the curriculum’s recognition of technology could help school leavers become more self-reliant while also instilling discipline and moral values. She added that LASUED had already taken steps to promote discipline by introducing mandatory drug abuse tests for its 2025 academic session applicants.
“The new curriculum is commendable, but its effectiveness depends entirely on how well it is implemented,” she said.
Prof. Amidu Sanni, Chief Imam of Lagos State University, also welcomed the development, noting that the previous curriculum left gaps that rendered many graduates unfit for the labour market. He emphasised that effective implementation would determine the overall success of the reform.
The Federal Government had earlier confirmed that the curriculum review was completed with the aim of preparing Nigerian learners for the future. Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, stated on August 31 that the new framework was designed to reduce content overload, improve learning outcomes, and provide students with relevant skills for today’s world.
According to the Director of Press at the Federal Ministry of Education, Folasade Boriowo, the curriculum will take effect from the 2025/2026 academic session.
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