FG DISMISSES REPORTS OF SCRAPPING JSS,SSS
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The Federal Ministry of Education has responded to reports suggesting it has abolished the Junior Secondary School (JSS) and Senior Secondary School (SSS) structures in favor of a new 12-year uninterrupted basic education model.
The ministry, on Friday, clarified that while the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, proposed the introduction of a 12-year basic education system, no immediate policy changes have been implemented.
It emphasized that reports suggesting an immediate policy change are inaccurate.
In a statement by the Director of Press, Folasade Boriowo, the ministry noted that the National Council on Education will review the proposal before any final decision is made.
“At the Extraordinary National Council on Education Meeting held on 6 February 2025 in Abuja, the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Olatunji Alausa, presented a proposal for discussion — not an immediate policy change. The proposal seeks to transition to 12 years of compulsory education while retaining the current 6-3-3 structure.
“A key aspect of this proposal is to eliminate the examination barrier between JSS and SSS, allowing students to progress seamlessly without external assessments at that stage. However, this remains subject to further consultation and deliberation.
“To ensure a well-informed decision, the ministry will undertake extensive stakeholder engagements over the next eight months, consulting education policymakers, state governments, teachers, parents, and other key players. The final decision on whether to adopt this reform will be made at the National Council on Education meeting in October 2025.
“The ministry urges the public to disregard false claims that JSS and SSS have been scrapped. The Federal Government remains committed to policies that enhance access to quality education while aligning with global best practices.”
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