Nigerians have continued to react to the Federal Government’s introduction of a new curriculum for basic, secondary, and technical education, with many describing it as a timely reform long overdue.

In separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Sunday, stakeholders praised the revised curriculum, which places emphasis on digital literacy, coding, and creative arts.

The Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), Prof. Bilkis Lafiaji-Okunneye, said the old curriculum had outlived its relevance, stressing that the new one would better prepare students for a fast-changing world.

She noted that the inclusion of technology-focused subjects would empower learners to be self-reliant while instilling discipline and morality. According to her, LASUED has already introduced strict measures to uphold discipline by mandating drug abuse tests for its 2025 admission seekers.

“The new curriculum recognises the relevance of technology. With the right implementation, our school leavers can become self-reliant and disciplined,” she said.

Similarly, the Chief Imam of Lagos State University, Prof. Amidu Sanni, hailed the review as a bold step in fixing gaps in the education system. He explained that the previous curriculum failed to adequately prepare many graduates for the labour market.

Sanni, however, urged policymakers to avoid half measures and ensure proper implementation.

The Federal Government had on August 31 announced the completion of the comprehensive curriculum review. According to the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, the framework is designed to reduce content overload, improve learning outcomes, and provide students with relevant life and career skills.

The Director of Press at the Ministry, Folasade Boriowo, confirmed that the new curriculum will take effect from the 2025/2026 academic session.

With the countdown to its rollout already on, education stakeholders say the success of the reform will depend largely on strong political will, teacher training, and adequate resources for schools.