The Federal Government will implement a revised curriculum for primary and junior secondary schools nationwide starting September 2025.
Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, revealed this during an interview on Arise TV on Wednesday evening, where he discussed the current state of Nigeria’s education sector and outlined ongoing reforms under the Tinubu-led administration.
“A curriculum should not be static — it should be versatile and dynamic,” Alausa said. “We have revised the curriculum for the foundational levels — primary and junior secondary — and we’re finalising the professional training for teachers, which will be completed in the coming weeks.”
He noted that the curriculum overhaul is part of broader efforts to raise the standard of education and better prepare students with skills relevant to today’s world. A review of the senior secondary curriculum, he added, is also underway.
“We’ve made a conscious decision to remove outdated and irrelevant content,” Alausa said. “We’re also engaging artificial intelligence (AI) companies to support our teachers in developing lesson plans and in how they deliver content in the classroom.”
The minister stressed the importance of equipping teachers with the right tools and training, adding that significant investments are being made to enhance teacher capacity.
“We are moving teacher professional development online. Educators will complete modules, take assessments, and receive certification upon successful completion,” he said. “If you improve teacher quality, you improve the overall quality of education.”
According to him, a well-trained teaching workforce will translate into students who are better critical thinkers, more capable problem-solvers, and active contributors to national development.
The rollout of the new curriculum and the shift to digital training form part of the Federal Government’s broader strategy to modernize education and align it with global standards.
