The Federal Government plans to replace the current 6-3-3-4 education system with a 12-4 structure. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced this on Thursday during the 2025 Extraordinary National Council on Education meeting in Abuja.
Dr. Alausa explained that the new system will merge secondary education with basic education, providing students with uninterrupted learning up to the age of 16. He emphasized that this approach aligns with international standards and will help reduce school dropout rates by removing financial and systemic challenges.
The Minister added that the 12-year basic education model will standardize the curriculum and introduce early vocational training, better preparing students for higher education and future employment opportunities.