The Federal Government has reintroduced History as a compulsory subject in the basic education curriculum to help foster national identity, unity, patriotism, and responsible citizenship among young Nigerians.
The Federal Ministry of Education announced the reform in a statement on its official X handle on Wednesday.
According to the announcement, this is the first time in decades that pupils will study History continuously from primary to junior secondary school.
As observed, the new curriculum is an opportunity for pupils in Primary 1 to 6 will learn about Nigeria’s origins, heroes, rulers, culture, politics, economy, religions, colonial rule, and post-independence governance.
At the junior secondary level, students in JSS1 to JSS3 will study civilisations, empires, trade, European contacts, amalgamation, independence, democracy, and civic values.
For senior secondary school students, the new Civic and Heritage Studies will combine elements of History and Civic Education, providing broader insights into Nigeria’s heritage and democratic journey.
The Ministry described the policy as “a priceless gift to the nation,” stressing that it will reconnect children with their roots while inspiring pride, unity, and commitment to national development.
