The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has dismissed reports suggesting that the Federal Government has scrapped the Junior Secondary School (JSS) and Senior Secondary School (SSS) system in favor of a new 12-year uninterrupted basic education model.
Speaking to the media on Friday, the minister clarified that his recent proposal was merely a subject for discussion and not an immediate policy change.
He explained that the current 6-3-3-4 education structure remains intact while discussions continue on a potential transition to a 12-year compulsory education system.
The controversy arose after Dr. Alausa’s presentation at the 2025 Extraordinary National Council on Education meeting in Abuja, where he proposed reforms aimed at eliminating the examination barrier between JSS and SSS, allowing for a smoother academic transition.
However, some reports misinterpreted this as an outright policy shift.
“The Federal Ministry of Education wishes to categorically state that JSS and SSS have not been scrapped. The proposal is simply under review, and extensive consultations will be carried out over the next eight months,” the minister stated.
He further emphasized that the final decision on any potential reforms will be made at the National Council on Education meeting in October 2025. Meanwhile, the government remains committed to policies that enhance access to quality education while aligning with global best practices.
Dr. Alausa urged the public to disregard the misleading reports, assuring stakeholders that any changes to the education system would be thoroughly deliberated before implementation.
