February 7, 2025
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, on Friday, while speaking at a News conference in Abuja, said the information that the federal government has scrapped the 6-3-3-4 system of education in the country was not true.
Olatunji Alausa, explained that he presented a proposal for discussion not an immediate policy change adding that, the proposal seeks to migrate to 12 years of compulsory education while retaining the current 6-3-3 structure.
He emphasized that a key aspect of this proposal is to eliminate the examination barrier between JSS and SSS, allowing for a seamless transition of students without the hurdles of an external assessment at that stage.
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The Minister stated that the Ministry would ensure a well-informed decision and undertake extensive stakeholder engagements over the next eight months, consulting widely with education policymakers, state governments, teachers, parents, and other key players.
He maintained that the final decision on whether to adopt this reform would be made at the October 2025 National Council on Education Meeting.
The Minister, urged the public to disregard the false claim that JSS and SSS have been scrapped saying the Federal Government remains committed to policies that enhance access to quality education.
