The Federal Ministry of Education has announced a major reform in the curriculum for technical schools, reducing the number of subjects students are required to take from the previous structure to between 9 and 11 subjects.
The ministry explained that the overhaul follows years of persistent calls for reform, noting that the last curriculum review for secondary schools was carried out in 2011, while basic education was last reviewed in 2014. In 2024, new occupational trades were also introduced to strengthen practical skills development, including digital literacy, robotics, plumbing, solar installation, and garment-making.
Speaking on the reforms, Prof. Ahmad stressed that although students would now take fewer subjects, the content has been enriched for stronger knowledge acquisition.
“Although pupils and students go now take lesser subjects, however, di koko na say dem don improve di content to allow for deeper learning,” she explained.
The ministry maintained that the revised curriculum is designed to balance theoretical learning with practical skills, preparing students for both higher education and technical employment opportunities.
