The Minister Of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa Has Proposed A Shift To A 12-Year Basic Education Model In Nigeria.
Alausa Made The Proposal In Abuja, At The 2025 Extraordinary National Council Of Education Meeting, Which Is The Highest Education Policy-making Body In Nigeria.
He Said Nigeria Currently Operates The 9-3-4 System, Which Consists Of Nine Years Of Basic Education, Three Years Of Senior Secondary Education, And Four Years Of Tertiary Education.
However, Alausa Pointed Out That Some Of The Issues Influencing The Convening Of The Extraordinary National Council Of Education Meeting Include The Introduction Of A 12-Year Basic Education System In Nigeria’s Education Framework And The Approval Of A National Policy On Bullying, Among Others.
He Argued That A 12-Year Model Will Also Guarantee That Students Receive A More Comprehensive And Continuous Learning Experience.