The Federal Government of Nigeria has scrapped Junior and Senior Secondary Schools, replacing the 6-3-3-4 education system with a compulsory 12-year uninterrupted basic education model. This policy aims to provide continuous learning until age 16, after which students can pursue higher education.
Announced by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, during the 2025 National Council on Education meeting in Abuja, the reform seeks to align Nigeria’s education system with international standards, reduce dropout rates, and equip students with vocational and entrepreneurial skills.
The policy aims to foster better educational outcomes, reduce child labor, and boost national development by producing skilled and employable graduates. Implementation strategies include infrastructure expansion, teacher training, curriculum enhancements, and increased funding.
