FG Clarifies Subject Options in Updated Senior Secondary Curriculum
The Federal Ministry of Education has released detailed guidance to address widespread questions from students, parents, school owners, and administrators about subject selection under the revised Senior Secondary School Curriculum.
The clarification comes in response to numerous calls, letters, and concerns stemming from misinformation circulating across various platforms.
Education Minister Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa and Minister of State for Education, Professor Sa’id Suwaiba Ahmad, stressed that no subject in the curriculum is restricted or off-limits. All approved subjects remain fully available to students, as long as their choices are properly guided by school authorities, parents, or qualified counsellors.
They explained that science students are free to select subjects from the arts or social sciences, just as arts and social science students may choose subjects traditionally classified under the sciences. The new curriculum, they noted, is flexible, student-focused, and designed to support different academic interests and career pathways.
The Ministers also addressed concerns about the subject previously known as Information and Communication Technology (ICT). They confirmed that it has been renamed Digital Technology, but the content remains unchanged. Students who previously took ICT are fully eligible to register for Digital Technology in exams.
Regarding Trade Subjects, the Ministry stated that six trades have been approved. Students may register for any of them if offered by their school and if they have been taught the subject. Those who have not been exposed to any of the six trade subjects are not required to choose one as their third subject.
The Ministry reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to a smooth and inclusive rollout of the revised curriculum nationwide. It urged parents, schools, counsellors, and examination bodies to rely on verified information and provide accurate guidance to students as WAEC registration continues.
It added that the Ministry remains dedicated to ensuring seamless and well-informed implementation of the updated curriculum.
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