Lagos: Nigerians have continued to react to the Federal Government's introduction of a new curriculum for basic, secondary, and technical education, with some saying it was long overdue. They spoke in interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Sunday.

According to News Agency of Nigeria, the Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), Prof. Bilkis Lafiaji-Okunneye, expressed that the former curriculum had outlived its usefulness. She praised the new curriculum's focus on digital literacy, coding, and creative arts, highlighting its potential to engage students in meaningful ways. The vice-chancellor noted that the new curriculum acknowledged the importance of technology and was optimistic that school leavers under it could become self-reliant. She also hoped that the implementation of the new curriculum would foster discipline and morality. In alignment with these goals, LASUED requires its prospective students for the 2025 academic session to undergo a drug abuse test, as part of efforts to promote discipline.

The Chief Imam of Lagos State University, Prof. Amidu Sanni, also described the new curriculum as commendable. He pointed out that the old curriculum was insufficient in addressing certain gaps in teaching and learning, resulting in some graduates being unprepared for the labor market. Sanni urged education policymakers to ensure the curriculum is implemented effectively.

NAN reports that the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, stated in a release on Aug. 31 that the Federal Government had completed a thorough review of the school curriculum for basic, senior secondary, and technical education. This initiative aims to prepare Nigerian learners for the future by reducing content overload, improving learning outcomes, and equipping students with relevant skills. The Director of Press at the Federal Ministry of Education, Folasade Boriowo, announced that the implementation of the new curriculum will commence with the 2025/2026 academic session.