The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa while speaking at a News conference in Abuja on Friday said the information was not true.
Olatunji Alausa, disclosed that he presented a proposal for discussion not an immediate policy change adding that, the proposal seeks to migrate to 12 years of compulsory education while retaining the current 6-3-3 structure. He added that a key aspect of this proposal is to eliminate the examination barrier between JSS and SSS, allowing for a seamless transition of students without the hurdles of an external assessment at that stage.
The Minister declared that the Ministry will ensure a well-informed decision and undertake extensive stakeholder engagements over the next eight months, consulting widely with education policymakers, state governments, teachers, parents, and other key players.
He said the final decision on whether to adopt this reform will be made at the October 2025 National Council on Education Meeting. The Ministry urged the public to disregard the false claim that JSS and SSS have been scrapped saying the Federal Government remains committed to policies that enhance access to quality education while aligning with global best practices.
