The federal government has clarified issues surrounding subject selection under the revised Senior Secondary School Curriculum as registration for the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) continues.
In a statement issued on Saturday, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, and the Minister of State for Education, Sa’id Suwaiba Ahmad, said there is no restriction or exclusion attached to the choice of any approved subject.
“All subjects remain fully open for students to choose from, provided such choices are properly guided by the school authority, parents, or a certified school counsellor,” the ministers said.
They explained that science students may select subjects in the social sciences or the arts. At the same time, students in the arts and social sciences may also choose subjects traditionally grouped under the sciences.
According to them, the curriculum is designed to be flexible, student-centred, and supportive of diverse academic interests and career pathways.
On Information and Communication Technology (ICT), the ministers clarified that the subject has been renamed digital technology.
They stressed that the change is “purely in nomenclature and does not alter the curriculum content,” adding that students who previously offered ICT are fully eligible to sit for Digital Technology during registration and examinations.
The ministry also addressed concerns about trade subjects, noting that six have been identified and approved under the curriculum.
“A student may register for any of these subjects if the school offers them and the student has been taught the subject. However, where a student has not been exposed to or offered any of the six trade subjects, there is no obligation for such a student to register for any trade subject as a third subject,” the statement said.
Reaffirming the government’s commitment, the ministry urged parents, school proprietors, counsellors, and examination bodies to rely on verified information and provide appropriate guidance to students.
It is assured that the federal government will continue to champion seamless, accurate, and well-coordinated registration processes nationwide.
Kuni Tyessi
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