By Atoyebi Nike
Nigerians have continued to react to the Federal Government’s introduction of a new curriculum for basic, secondary and technical education, with many describing it as long overdue.
Speaking in Lagos on Sunday, the Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), Prof. Bilkis Lafiaji-Okunneye, said the former curriculum had outlived its relevance. She praised the new framework for emphasizing digital literacy, coding, and creative arts, noting that it would better engage students and prepare them for self-reliance.
“The new curriculum recognizes the importance of technology. If well implemented, it will also promote discipline and morality,” she said. She added that LASUED now requires prospective students for the 2025 academic session to undergo drug abuse tests as part of efforts to instill discipline.
Similarly, the Chief Imam of Lagos State University, Prof. Amidu Sanni, hailed the curriculum, stressing that the outdated system had failed to adequately prepare graduates for the labour market. He urged policymakers to prioritize strong implementation.
The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, announced on August 31 that the government had completed the comprehensive review. She said the revised curriculum aims to reduce content overload, improve learning outcomes, and equip Nigerian students with future-ready skills.
