The group that oversees basic education, UBEC, is working to improve what students learn. At a recent meeting, teachers came together to make a new plan for schools teaching in two languages.
UBEC’s number two leader, Professor Zakari, said all students must study the same subjects, regardless of where they go to school. He wants every child in Nigeria to get a good education. The country has a very large population, with over seven million young children in early education alone. Providing quality schooling for all requires careful planning.
The workshop was to look at what is already being taught. Experts studied curricula like Tsangaya to see how they could be changed for bilingual schools. Dr. Bakari talked about adding subjects like robotics and coding. He thinks these are important for jobs in the future.
In the past, the Islamic Development Bank approved $98 million to support bilingual education programs across nine states. Schools have been built, and teachers have been recruited with this funding. The money aims to help more children enroll in and complete their education.
UBEC identified Adamawa, Borno, Gombe, Kaduna, Kano, Kwara, Nasarawa, Niger, and Osun as focus states. The goal is better access to school, higher quality learning, and stronger administration. Bilingual schools provide schooling in multiple native languages so all children can learn better.
Creating a new combined curriculum will help students gain skills needed later in life. Bringing experts together to update what is taught shows UBEC’s commitment to improving education across Nigeria. Their efforts aim to build a more equal system where every child can succeed.
