- Nigeria introduces 15 new practical subjects, including plumbing and hairstyling, to enhance students’ skills and employability by 2025
- The updated curriculum aims to prepare students for diverse career opportunities, integrating hands-on learning in various trades and digital literacy
The Federal Government of Nigeria has introduced 15 new practical subjects, including plumbing, hairstyling, and makeup, into the basic education curriculum.
According to a statement from the National Orientation Agency (NOA) on Thursday, the additions aim to enhance students’ practical skills and improve their employability.
The new subjects will be implemented from January 2025 for primary and junior secondary school students nationwide.
The new trades include plumbing, tiling and floor works, POP installation, event decoration and management, and bakery and confectioneries. Others are hairstyling, makeup, interior design, GSM repairs, and satellite/TV antenna installation.
Additionally, the curriculum now features CCTV and intercom installation and maintenance, solar installation and maintenance, garment making, agriculture and processing (such as crop production, beekeeping, horticulture, and livestock farming like poultry and rabbit rearing), as well as basic digital literacy, including IT and robotics.
This development reflects the government’s commitment to equipping students with hands-on skills to prepare them for diverse career opportunities and meet the demands of the evolving job market.