The Federal Government has removed the Junior Secondary School (JSS) and Senior Secondary School (SSS) system and replaced it with a 12-year uninterrupted basic education.
This means that students will now stay in school for 12 straight years before moving to higher education. The government is also planning to make 16 years the minimum age for university admission.
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced this at the 2025 National Council on Education (NCE) meeting in Abuja.
Why the Change?
The government believes this new system will:
✅ Keep students in school longer, reducing dropouts.
✅ Expose students to vocational skills early, helping them prepare for jobs or higher education.
✅ Match Nigeria’s education system with international standards.
How Will It Work?
To make this new system successful, the government will:
Build more schools to handle more students.
Train and hire more teachers.
Improve the school curriculum to focus on practical skills.
Provide better funding for education.
What This Means for Nigeria
With students staying in school longer, we may see:
✔️ Fewer children dropping out.
✔️ A reduction in child labor and crime.
✔️ More skilled graduates joining the workforce.
This is a big change, and while it may come with challenges, it could improve education in Nigeria.
What do you think about this new system? Drop your thoughts!
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