The Federal Government has refuted claims that it is scrapping the Junior Secondary School (JSS) and Senior Secondary School (SSS) levels, clarifying that no immediate policy change has been made.
Speaking at a news conference in Abuja on Friday, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, emphasized that the reports were misleading and urged the public to disregard them.
“The information being circulated is not true. What was presented was merely a proposal for discussion, not an immediate policy change,” Alausa stated.
He explained that the proposal seeks to introduce 12 years of compulsory education while maintaining the current 6-3-3 system. A significant aspect of the plan is the removal of the examination barrier between JSS and SSS, allowing students to transition seamlessly without external assessments at that stage.
Extensive Consultations Before Final Decision
The Minister assured that no decision would be made hastily. He announced that over the next eight months, the Ministry will conduct broad consultations with education policymakers, state governments, teachers, parents, and other stakeholders.
“We are committed to ensuring that any changes to the education system are well-informed, inclusive, and beneficial to all,” he said.
Alausa also disclosed that the final decision on adopting the reform would be made at the National Council on Education Meeting in October 2025.
The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to policies that enhance access to quality education, aligning with global best practices, and urged Nigerians to disregard misinformation regarding the scrapping of JSS and SSS.
