The Federal Government has made Nigerian History compulsory again to build unity, identity and patriotism.
Pupils nationwide will now study the subject continuously from Primary One through Junior Secondary School Three.
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The Federal Government has reintroduced Nigerian History as a compulsory subject across the basic education curriculum, saying the move is intended to strengthen national identity, foster unity, and cultivate civic responsibility and patriotism among young learners.
According to a statement released Wednesday night by the Federal Ministry of Education’s Press and Public Relations Department, Education Minister Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa and Minister of State Prof. Suwaiba Sai’d Ahmad credited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for making the reform possible. They explained that pupils will now study Nigerian History continuously from Primary 1 through Junior Secondary School 3 for the first time in decades.
At the senior secondary stage, students will transition to a new subject called Civic and Heritage Studies, which merges historical and civic education. The revised curriculum is designed to teach Nigeria’s origins, cultural and political evolution, religious and geographic diversity, colonial experience, and post-independence governance. Junior Secondary pupils will also learn about pre-colonial states, West African empires, early civilizations, amalgamation, independence movements, and democratic systems, combined with civic lessons aimed at reinforcing national unity.
The ministers described the policy as an invaluable contribution to the country’s future, saying it will help reconnect students with their heritage, promote pride in national achievements, and instill respect for diversity and public institutions. The Education Ministry also announced it has released the revised curriculum for Primary and Junior Secondary levels and will collaborate with stakeholders to provide materials, retrain teachers, and monitor implementation. Parents, educators, and communities were urged to support the effort as part of building disciplined and patriotic citizens.
