Education: Nigeria reintroduces History as compulsory subject in schools, colleges

*Dr. Olatunji Alausa, Minister for Education, explains the reintroduction of History as a compulsory school subject in the revised National Basic Education curriculum reaffirms the country’s commitment to fostering national identity, unity, patriotism, and responsible citizenship, especially among young Nigerians

Isola Moses | ConsumerConnect

‎The Federal Government of Nigeria has reintroduced History as a compulsory school subject in the revised National Basic Education curriculum.

The government stated the move reaffirmed its commitment to fostering national identity, unity, patriotism, and responsible citizenship among young Nigerians.

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‎Dr. Olatunji Alausa, Honourable Minister for Education, in a statement explained the education reform represents a priceless gift to the country.

Alausa noted the reform has helped to reconnect children to their roots while inspiring pride, unity, and commitment to Nigeria’s development.

‎The Minister also said putting civic education into the new curriculum would equip learners with the knowledge and values necessary to respect diversity, uphold institutions, and contribute positively to the Nigerian society.

‎The Federal Government further stated the pupils in Primary 1–6 would explore Nigeria’s origins, heroes and heroines, traditional rulers and institutions, cultural heritage, political evolution, geography, environment, economy, religions, colonial administration, as well as post-independence governance.

The Minister stated for the Junior Secondary School, JSS1–JSS3, students would begin to study Civic and Heritage Studies, covering topics.

Such related topics, he noted, include early Nigerian civilisations, pre-colonial states, West African empires, trans-Saharan trade, European contacts, amalgamation, the Independence movement, as well as democratic governance blended with civic values to strengthen identity and national unity.

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Education: Nigeria Reintroduces History As Compulsory Subject In Schools, Colleges

‎The statement indicated the Federal Ministry of Education has released the revised Nigerian History Curriculum for Primary 1–6 and JSS1–3.

The Ministry assured of collaboration with stakeholders in the education to provide resources, retrain teachers, and strengthen monitoring and evaluation frameworks to ensure effective implementation.

Alausa, therefore, urged parents, educators, communities, and Nigerians at large to embrace this historic education reform as a “shared responsibility” in raising patriotic, disciplined, and forward-looking children and wards as citizens.‎