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| Nigeria Adopts Practical Learning Model in Schools. |
In a major overhaul of Nigeria's education system, Dr. Tunji Alausa, Minister of Education, announced a significant shift towards practical learning with an emphasis on 80% hands-on training and 20% theoretical instruction, aiming for students to acquire job-ready skills rapidly and thus reduce unemployment substantially.
Dr. Alausa underscored the significance of technical education, stating the government plans to collaborate with the private sector, providing students with practical opportunities. He emphasized the need for specialized universities to adopt mechanized farming practices to enhance food production rapidly in nearby rural areas.
Addressing the frequent strikes in tertiary institutions, the minister assured academic and non-academic unions of a "new beginning" and urged them to allow the government time to fulfill its promises under President Bola Tinubu's administration.
Furthermore, Dr. Alausa announced that history will be reintroduced into the basic school curriculum starting in 2025, aiming to reconnect young Nigerians with their heritage.
This comprehensive reform underscores the government's commitment to modernizing education, adopting practical skills, and fostering a deeper understanding of Nigeria's history among students.