The Federal Government is to meet with the Nigeria Union of Teachers and the All Nigeria Confederation of Secondary School Principals on Wednesday to discuss the Minister of Education’s proposal to extend basic education to 12 years.
The plan, which seeks to combine junior and senior secondary education into a single continuous course, has elicited varied reactions from education stakeholders, with requests for cautious consideration before any decision is taken.
In an exclusive interview, the National President of ANCOPPS, Mr. Musa Ibrahim, clarified that while the minister had put forward the idea, it had not yet been enacted into law.
“The minister has made a proposal, but it’s not a law yet. He has simply suggested it, and we haven’t had the chance to discuss it thoroughly. We’re not backing or rejecting this policy change just yet. What we need to do is look at the blueprint, whether it’s 12 years, nine years, or 10 years—it all depends,” Ibrahim said.
He also revealed that the upcoming meeting in Abuja would provide an opportunity for deeper discussions.
“We’re heading to Abuja on Wednesday for a meeting, and once we’ve had our discussions, I’ll be sure to brief you on the outcome,” he added.
Similarly, the National President of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, Mr. Audu Amber, stressed the need for further analysis before making any definitive comments.
