FG Unveils Ranked Textbooks for 2026–2028, Introduces QR Tracking Codes
The Federal Ministry of Education has released the final list of ranked and approved textbooks for use in Nigerian schools between 2026 and 2028, following the completion of the first phase of the national textbook ranking exercise. The ministry announced this in a statement issued on Monday by its Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade. The approved list covers textbooks for Primary 1, Primary 4, Junior Secondary School 1 and Senior Secondary School 1. According to the ministry, each approved title has been assigned a unique Ranking/QR Tracking Code, alongside details such as the title, author or authors, publisher and year of publication. It said the system was introduced to strengthen the monitoring and control of instructional materials while promoting transparency in their selection, procurement and use. The exercise was conducted under the leadership of the Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, and the Minister of State for Education, Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, with the final list approved by Alausa. The ministry explained that generating and assigning the unique codes contributed to the time required to complete and validate the lists.
The ministry said the textbook ranking exercise would be conducted in phases, with preparations for the second phase covering Primary 2, Primary 5, JSS 2 and SS 2. It added that the same identification and tracking measures would apply to textbooks approved under subsequent phases. The ministry urged publishers, schools, education authorities, procurement agencies and other stakeholders to consult and comply with the official approved list when selecting, procuring and providing textbooks for the affected classes. It said the exercise forms part of the Federal Government’s efforts to ensure that learners and teachers have access to quality, relevant and curriculum-aligned instructional materials, while improving transparency and accountability in textbook provision across Nigerian schools. The complete 2026–2028 ranked and approved textbook list, including the Ranking/QR Tracking Code assigned to each title, has been made available by the ministry through its designated platform.
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