- The education minister denied scrapping JSS and SSS.
- He proposed 12 years of compulsory education.
- The plan is still under discussion.
Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has dismissed reports claiming the federal government has scrapped Junior Secondary School (JSS) and Senior Secondary School (SSS).
He clarified that the government is considering a proposal for a 12-year uninterrupted basic education model while maintaining the current 6-3-3-4 structure.
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Addressing journalists on Friday, Alausa explained that his proposal, presented at the 2025 Extraordinary National Council of Education meeting, was misinterpreted by some media outlets. He stressed that the plan is still under discussion and has not been implemented as official policy.
“The attention of the Federal Ministry of Education has been drawn to misleading reports suggesting that the Federal Government has scrapped JSS and SSS,” Alausa stated. “We categorically state that this is not true.”
The minister’s proposal aims to introduce 12 years of compulsory education, ensuring a seamless transition for students from JSS to SSS by removing the external examination requirement.
He emphasized that the policy is still under consultation and has not been approved for implementation.
“To ensure a well-informed decision, the Ministry will undertake extensive stakeholder engagements over the next eight months,” he said.
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Discussions will involve education policymakers, state governments, teachers, parents, and other key stakeholders before a final decision is made at the National Council on Education meeting in October 2025.
Alausa urged the public to disregard misinformation, reaffirming the government’s commitment to quality education policies that align with global best practices.
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