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FG clarifies Mathematics remains compulsory for all O-Level students.
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Earlier reports of its removal sparked widespread criticism and confusion.
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The ministry said the reform only affects admission criteria, not exams.
The Federal Government has clarified that Mathematics remains a compulsory subject for all students sitting for the O-Level examinations, despite earlier reports suggesting otherwise.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that this follows public confusion after the spokesperson for the Federal Ministry of Education, Boriowo Folashade, was quoted as saying that students in the arts and humanities would no longer be required to present a credit in Mathematics in their Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) for tertiary admissions.
Folashade’s earlier statement had sparked widespread debate among educationists and stakeholders. Some described the policy as a setback that could encourage laziness among students and lower academic standards nationwide.
In a press statement released on Sunday, Folashade clarified that the government had not removed Mathematics as a compulsory subject for any category of students.
“All students must continue to register and sit for English Language and Mathematics in their O-Level examinations. This adjustment affects only admission criteria, not the requirement to take these subjects,” the statement read.
The ministry explained that while universities and other tertiary institutions may now admit candidates into certain programmes where credit passes in either English or Mathematics are not mandatory, all students must still register and sit for both subjects during their O-Level exams.
According to the statement, the reform is designed to promote equitable access, inclusivity, and human capital development, without compromising the foundational importance of English and Mathematics.
The ministry urged students, parents, and the general public to rely only on official communication channels for verified policy updates, stressing that both subjects remain key tools for communication, reasoning, and lifelong learning.
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