The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has dismissed reports suggesting that the Federal Government has scrapped the Junior Secondary School (JSS) and Senior Secondary School (SSS) system in favor of a 12-year uninterrupted basic education model.
Addressing the media on Friday, Dr. Alausa clarified that the existing 6-3-3-4 education structure has not been altered.
He explained that his recent remarks were part of a proposal for discussion, not an official policy change.
The misunderstanding arose following his presentation at the 2025 Extraordinary National Council on Education meeting in Abuja, where he proposed removing the examination requirement between JSS and SSS to create a smoother academic transition.
However, some media reports misinterpreted this as an outright replacement of the current system.
“For clarity, the Ministry of Education has not abolished JSS and SSS. What I presented was simply a proposal for consideration, not a finalized decision,” the minister stated.
He further explained that over the next eight months, the ministry will engage with key stakeholders—including education policymakers, state governments, teachers, and parents—before making any decisions. The final outcome will be determined at the National Council on Education meeting in October 2025.
Dr. Alausa urged the public to disregard misinformation, reassuring Nigerians that any changes to the education system will be thoroughly reviewed to align with global best practices.
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