The Federal Government has issued fresh clarification on subject selection under the revised Senior Secondary School Curriculum, following widespread enquiries from students, parents, school owners and administrators across the country.
In a statement released by the Federal Ministry of Education and signed by Boriowo Folasade, Director, Press and Public Relations, the Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, FAMedS, CON, and the Minister of State for Education, Prof Sa’id Suwaiba Ahmad, dismissed reports suggesting that some subjects had been restricted or removed from the curriculum.
The ministers explained that all approved subjects remain fully accessible to students. They said learners are free to select any subjects of their choice, provided such decisions are guided by school authorities, parents or certified counsellors.
They noted that the revised curriculum was deliberately designed to be flexible and student-centred. As a result, science students may take subjects from the arts or social sciences, just as arts and social science students may choose from science-based subjects where necessary.
The ministry also clarified concerns regarding the subject formerly known as Information and Communication Technology (ICT). It said the subject has been renamed Digital Technology, stressing that the change is purely in nomenclature and does not alter the curriculum content. Students who previously offered ICT remain fully eligible to register for and sit the Digital Technology examination during WAEC and other assessments.
On trade subjects, the ministry stated that six trade subjects have been approved under the curriculum. Students may register for any of them if the school offers the subject and they have been taught it. However, learners who have not been exposed to any trade subject are not required to register for one as their third subject.
Reaffirming the Federal Government’s commitment to a smooth and inclusive rollout of the revised curriculum, the ministry urged parents, school proprietors, counsellors and examination bodies to rely on verified information and provide accurate guidance to students as WAEC registration progresses.
