The Federal Government has restored Nigerian History as a compulsory subject in the basic education curriculum with the aim of fostering national identity, unity, patriotism, and responsible citizenship among young Nigerians.
Dr. Tunji Alausa, the Minister of Education, made this announcement in a statement distributed on Wednesday through Mrs. Folasade Boriowo, Director of Press and Public Relations for the Ministry.
According to the revised curriculum, Pupils in Primary 1 through Primary 6 will study topics including Nigeria’s origins, heroes and heroines, traditional rulers, culture, political development, geography, environment, economy, religion, colonial administration, and post-independence governance, From Junior Secondary School 1 to 3, the subject will be Civic and Heritage Studies, a blend of History and Civic Education, covering early Nigerian civilizations, pre‑colonial states, West African empires, trans‑Saharan trade, European contact, the amalgamation of Nigeria, and democratic governance with civic values.
The Ministry described the reform as a “priceless gift to the nation,” expressing that the move will help reconnect children with Nigeria’s past while building pride and a sense of responsibility.
In praising the reform, Alausa expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu, stating that the change aligns with the “Renewed Hope Agenda.”
To ensure smooth implementation, the Ministry intends to collaborate with stakeholders to provide instructional resources, retrain teachers, and strengthen monitoring and evaluation frameworks across schools.
