The Minister of Education for State, Dr Yusuf Sununu, has said in order to move in tune with current reality, the federal government would commence the review of curriculum in all the levels of education in the country,. to allow Nigerians access an education that provides them with an opportunity to be globally competitive
This came as the National Besic and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB), commenced the review for 14 trade syllables used in Technical colleges.
Sununu who spoke at a workshop on the review of Syllabus of Technical Colleges organised by NABTEB on Monday in Abuja,.decried that in the last 14 years, the curriculum and syllabus of institutions including secondary and basic education have not been reviewed.
He said: “I think 14 years is enough to call a child an adolescent. For us to remain in prolong period without review of curriculum and syllabus spell doom for the nation.”
While noting that it was part of the mandate of federal ministry of education to ensure all the curriculum and syllabus were reviewed, the minister revealed that in the next few days, the National Education Research Development Council would also commence the review of the curriculum of all the basic education to move in tune with reality
“You will agree with me that the time for teaching students A is for Apple, B is for Ball is almost outdated but must be in our archive for this nation to develop.
Registrar of NABTEB, Prof Ifeoma Isiugo Abanihe, noted that the review was in fulfilment of the federal government ‘s drive for innovation and skills empowerment through the Education Sector.
According to her, there was an urgent need to produce well-trained, well-motivated craftsmen and technicians who would sustain the much needed national technological and economic growth.
She said: “In Nigeria today, production of needed technical personnel, in terms of craftsmen and master craftsmen have been facing many challenges ranging from issues of inadequate teaching equipment and materials, teaching personnel to those of curriculum and syllabuses.
“This review is geared towards ensuring that training of Artisans, Craftsmen and Master Craftsmen meet current demands of industries,
“At the end of this gathering, we hope to produce good quality and teachable syllabuses that all students, teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders can rely on considering the assemblage of experienced experts in all the relevant fields present.”
The trade subjects to be reviewed includes; Motors Vehicle, Electrical Installation, Welding and Fabrication, Mechanical Engineering Craft, Electronic System and Maintenance and Refrigeration and Air Conditioning.
Others are Computer and GSM Repairs, Carpentry and Joinery, Bricklaying/Blocklaying and Concreting, Plumbing and Pipe Fitting, Cosmetology, Catering Craft,Fashion Design and Renewable Energy.
