The Federal Government of Nigeria has restored History as a compulsory subject in the basic education curriculum, aiming to foster national identity, unity, patriotism, and responsible citizenship.
For the first time in decades, Nigerian students will study History from Primary 1 through Junior Secondary School (JSS) 3, with Senior Secondary School (SSS) 1–3 students taking a combined Civic and Heritage Studies course that integrates History with Civic Education.
Under the new curriculum, Primary 1–6 pupils will explore Nigeria’s origins, heroes, rulers, culture, politics, economy, religions, colonial history, and post-independence governance.
JSS1–3 students will study topics such as ancient civilizations, empires, trade networks, European contact, the amalgamation of Nigeria, independence, democracy, and civic values.
The Ministers of Education hailed the reform as a transformative step, describing it as a “priceless gift” to the nation.
They emphasized that the reintroduction of History will reconnect young Nigerians with their heritage, instilling pride, unity, and a commitment to national development.
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