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FG Confirms Reintroduction Of History In Nigerian Primary And Secondary Schools
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The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has confirmed that President Bola Tinubu ordered the reintroduction of Nigerian History as a subject in basic education,
Speaking on Tuesday during Channels Television’s End-of-Year Special Review Show, Alausa stated, “President Tinubu has mandated the return of Nigerian History as a subject in basic education.”
Meanwhile, the media earlier reported that the Nigerian government announced the formal reintroduction of history as a subject in the country’s basic education curriculum after it was abolished 13 years ago.
Former President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua-led government in 2009 removed history from Nigeria’s basic education curriculum supposedly because students were avoiding it with the claim that there were few jobs for history graduates, and that there was dearth of history teachers.
But the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that on Thursday, the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, performed the inauguration ceremony of the reintroduction of teaching of history and training of history teachers at basic education level in Abuja.
The education minister who was represented at the ceremony by the Minister of State for Education, Goodluck Opiah, expressed worry with the way the national cohesion was being threatened with the country retreating into primordial sentiments as a result of lack of knowledge of the evolution of Nigeria following the removal of history from the basic education curriculum.
Adamu noted that a total of 3,700 history teachers had been shortlisted for the first round of training for enhanced teaching of the subject.
The minister said that “History used to be one of the foundational subjects taught in our classroom but for some inexplicable reasons, the stream of teaching and learning was abolished.
“As a result, history was subsequently expunged from the list of subject combinations our students could offer in both external and internal examinations compared to the subjects that were made compulsory at basic and secondary levels in Nigeria.
“This single act no doubt relegated and eroded the knowledge and information that learners could otherwise have been exposed to. It was a monumental mistake and have already started seeing its negative consequences.
“The loss created by the absence of this subject has led to a fall in moral values, erosion of civic values, and disconnect from the past.
“More worrisome was the neglect of the teaching of this subject at basic and post basic levels of education which invariably eroded the knowledge of the evolution of Nigeria as a country.”
According to him, the focus of the re-introduction was the training and retraining of teachers in order to enhance their capacity development which would lead to the mastery of the subject, as teachers would be provided with the requisite skills needed to teach the subject.
Also speaking at the event, the Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Dr. Hamid Bobboyi, confirmed that a total of 3,700 history teachers had been selected from the 36 states of the federation and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for training, adding that the selection was done on a pro rata basis, 100 teachers each from a state and FCT, stressing that this would equip them with the necessary skills to teach the subject, especially with the modification of the subject content.
Bobboyi said that following the directive by the minister for history to be restored as a subject in schools, the commission and Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), swung into action which led to the flag-off.
Elder Olawuyi Julius Olayide was announced as Kwara State ADC deputy governorship candidate by the state chairman of the party Hon. Babatunde Mohammed after presiding over a strategic meeting in Ilorin on Monday.
The meeting was attended by the party’s governorship, senate, House of Representatives and House of Assembly candidates, and members of the State Working Committee.
The party in a statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com by Dr. Kabir Abubakar Basambo presents the profile of the deputy governorship candidate.
‘Elder Olawuyi Julius Olayide was born in Offa, Offa Local Government, Kwara State, on January 20, 1960.
A proud son of Offa, a devout Christian, a respected family man, and a passionate community leader, he is happily married and blessed with children.
A distinguished educationist, Elder Olawuyi dedicated more than 34 years of his life to shaping the future of young people through quality education, exemplary leadership, and selfless service. He obtained his Nigeria Certificate in Education (N.C.E.) in Economics/Social Studies from the College of Education, Oro in 1984 and later earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education (B.A.Ed.) in Social Studies from the University of Ilorin in 1991.
Throughout his remarkable teaching career, he served with diligence and distinction in several reputable schools across Offa. He taught at Ansar ud-Deen College, Offa (1986–2005), Offa Community Secondary School (2005–2006), and Nawar-Ud-Deen College, Offa (2006–2011). He subsequently served as Vice Principal of Moremi High School, Offa (2011–2020), where he mentored, inspired, and positively impacted the lives of countless students before his retirement on 20th January 2020.
Widely admired for his integrity, humility, wisdom, and unwavering commitment to educational excellence and community development, Elder Olawuyi has earned the respect of colleagues, students, parents, and community leaders alike.
His wealth of experience in education, administration, and grassroots leadership makes him an outstanding public servant.
Today, as the Deputy Governorship Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kwara State, Elder Olawuyi Julius Olayide stands alongside Rt. Hon. Zakari Muhammed with a shared vision of building a prosperous, secure, and inclusive Kwara.
Together, they are committed to delivering people-oriented leadership, revitalizing education, empowering youths and women, strengthening the economy, and ensuring sustainable development for every community across the state.
The Vice-Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 election, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has expressed confidence that the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, will honour his pledge to serve only one term in office before handing over to a candidate from Northern Nigeria in 2031.
Obi, a Southerner, vowed to serve one term if elected President to complete the eight-year term of a Southerner that has been started by President Tinubu.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, July 20, the former Kano State governor said he has no doubts that Obi will fulfill his agreement.Politics
Kwankwaso also disclosed that he and Obi have signed an agreement with the party and with each other.
The Nigerian Army on Monday disowned a fake advertisement circulating on social media and other online platforms, inviting applications for the Short Service Combatant Commission (SSCC) Course 50/2027.
This was contained in a statement made available to Defence Correspondents in Abuja by the spokesperson of the Service, Colonel Appolonia Anele.
According to the statement, “the Nigerian Army categorically states that this advertisement is false, fraudulent and did not emanate from the Nigerian Army.”
The statement warned members of the public to disregard the fake advertisement and urged prospective applicants not to apply through, patronise or make payments to any individual, group or website claiming to conduct recruitment on behalf of the Service.
It emphasised that all recruitment and commissioning exercises were strictly free, transparent and merit-based, and that official recruitment announcements were made only through national newspapers, the Nigerian Army’s verified social media platforms and other recognised official communication channels.
It declared that “no form is sold and no person or agent is authorised to facilitate recruitment or demand payment at any stage of the process”.
It advised those behind the criminal act to desist immediately, adding that security agencies had been activated to identify, arrest and prosecute all individuals involved in producing, circulating or using the fake advertisement to defraud innocent Nigerians.
The statement warned that anyone found culpable would face the full weight of the law.
The statement reaffirmed that the Nigerian Army remained committed to maintaining the integrity of its recruitment process and urged members of the public to verify all recruitment information through official Nigerian Army channels only.
Suspicious recruitment activities should be reported immediately to the nearest military formation or security agency.
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