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From Fred Ezeh, Abuja
The Federal Ministry of Education has announced that, henceforth, only pupils and students completing Primary 6, Junior Secondary School 3 (JSS3), and Senior Secondary School 3 (SSS3) are permitted to hold graduation ceremonies.
The Ministry also announced a policy that prioritises the use of standardised, durable textbooks designed to last between four and six years, while expressly prohibiting the bundling of disposable workbooks with textbooks in schools.
The directive, according to the Ministry, was aimed at reducing the cost of education for parents, improving learning outcomes, and promoting sustainability in schools through the adoption of reusable, high-quality textbooks and strengthened quality assurance mechanisms.
Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, in a statement, on Friday, added that the approach was intended to ensure that learning materials can be reused across multiple academic sessions, thus reducing huge financial burden on parents.
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“Additionally, the initiative allow siblings to share textbooks, significantly lowers recurring education costs for parents, and reduces waste within the school system, thereby supporting environmental sustainability,” he said.
The Minister also announced the introduction of a uniform academic calendar to promote consistency in teaching, learning, and school planning across the country.
“The Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) will continue to play a central role in the assessment and quality assurance of instructional materials, working closely with relevant education agencies to ensure that only high-quality, curriculum-aligned textbooks are approved for use in schools nationwide,” he said.
He reaffirmed the commitment of the Federal Ministry of Education to education renewal and reform, and commended the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), NERDC, and other technical partners, for their contributions to the development of the new policy framework.
The Minister also reaffirmed the Federal Government’s resolve to safeguard educational standards, promote equity, reduce costs for parents, and ensure that learners across Nigeria have access to high-quality instructional materials that support effective teaching and learning outcomes.
