The Federal Government is considering discontinuing the JSS and SSS programs in favor of implementing a 12-year basic education model.
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has announced that the federal government is exploring the possibility of transitioning to a 12-year basic education model in Nigeria.
The minister indicated that the proposal would be evaluated during the current Extraordinary National Council on Education, which is convening in Abuja as the principal policymaking assembly.
“It is important to acknowledge that while the 9-3-4 system of education has its merits, it also has drawbacks, such as the need for students to work to further their education.
“It is therefore prudent to transition from the 9-3-4 to the 12-4 system of education. By doing so, Nigeria will align with global standards in preparing students for better tertiary education.
“A 12-year basic education model will ensure a continuous, uninterrupted curriculum, promoting better standardization and fostering quality assurance in the education system.
“It will also guarantee that students receive a more comprehensive and continuous learning experience, improve educational outcomes, and contribute to a more educated populace that drives Nigeria’s economic development.
“A second key agenda to be discussed today at the extraordinary meeting is the conversion of federal science and technical colleges into federal technical colleges.”
