Nigerian students are being positioned to begin to learn practical vocational skills, including agriculture, plumbing and tiling from primary to secondary school levels, starting this year, 2025.
This is coming against the backdrop of the Federal Government’s move to revamp Nigeria’s Basic Education curriculum, introducing 15 new trades to enhance the employability and practical skills of students.
Information reaching us at Greenbarge Reporters online newspaper said that the updated curriculum will be implemented in January 2025, following approval from the National Council on Education.
It was learnt that government has finalized preparations over the next three months to ensure that both private and public schools are ready for the new dispensation.
It was gathered that the preparations for the takeoff of the new curriculum include teacher training, development of instructional guides and infrastructure improvements.
The curriculum, it was learnt, would aim to equip Nigerian students with modern skills like digital literacy, robotics, and various vocational and entrepreneurship opportunities.
Information has it however, that each students will have the option to choose just one out of the courses, aimed at ensuring that he or she graduates with practical knowledge relevant to the economy.
The government’s goal is to make students self-reliant and competitive, aligning with global standards.
The 15 new trades introduced in the Basic Education curriculum are:
1. Plumbing
2. Tiling and Floor Works
3. POP Installation
4. Event Decoration and Management
5. Bakery and Confectioneries
6. Hairstyling
7. Makeup
8. Interior Design
9. GSM Repairs
10. Satellite/TV Antenna Installation
11. CCTV, Intercom Installation, and Maintenance
12. Solar Installation and Maintenance
13. Garment Making
14. Agriculture and Processing (including crop production, beekeeping, horticulture, sheep and goat farming, poultry, and rabbit farming)
15. Basic Digital Literacy (IT and Robotics)
Source: Dockaysworld.
