The federal government has announced plans to initiate significant educational reforms, beginning with elementary and secondary schools, with a particular focus on revamping the academic curriculum to align with global standards.
During the 29th edition of the National Economic Summit, the Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, unveiled these reform strategies, emphasizing that the country’s school facilities would undergo rehabilitation on a national scale.
The federal government’s vision for these educational reforms includes a comprehensive revamp of the curriculum for primary schools across the nation. The objective is to nurture the creative potential of children and prepare them for future innovations.
Minister Tahir Mamman shared these intentions during a panel discussion on National Child Well-being at the 29th Nigeria Economic Summit in Abuja on October 24.
Mamman highlighted the need to update the current curriculum, which primarily focuses on basic numeracy and literacy skills at the primary education level. The aim is to better prepare Nigerian children for the contemporary challenges they will face.
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Moreover, the Minister emphasized the importance of introducing soft skills, such as critical thinking and practical abilities, within the primary school curriculum. This shift in the educational framework aims to enhance the quality of education and nurture children’s capacity for critical thinking and problem-solving.
The Minister made it clear that his administration’s principal objective centers on enhancing basic education, which has faced neglect in the past. He highlighted the government’s policy efforts aimed at increasing enrollment in basic schools. Even though these schools are currently tuition-free, attendance has been low, and there is a high number of out-of-school children. The government aims to address these challenges and ensure that more children have access to quality education.
The Minister made it clear that his administration’s principal objective centers on enhancing basic education, which has faced neglect in the past. He highlighted the government’s policy efforts aimed at increasing enrollment in basic schools. Although these schools are currently tuition-free, attendance has been low, and there is a high number of out-of-school children. The government aims to address these challenges and ensure that more children have access to quality education.
These proposed educational reforms represent a significant step toward providing Nigerian children with a more globally competitive and adaptable educational experience, emphasizing practical skills and critical thinking as fundamental components of their learning journey.
