By Abidemi Samuel
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In a significant move, the Nigerian Government has announced the reintroduction of history studies in primary and secondary schools. This decision comes after the previous administration had banned history from being taught in these schools. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, made this announcement on Channels Television’s End-of-Year Special Review show, stating that President Bola Tinubu has mandated the return of Nigerian History as a subject in primary and secondary schools.
According to Alausa, the current curriculum is good, but what has been missing is Nigerian history. He emphasized that this omission has resulted in many young Nigerians being disconnected from their history, which is unprecedented in any part of the world. The Minister assured that from 2025, students in primary and secondary schools will have Nigerian History as part of their studies.
This move is seen as a positive step towards promoting national cohesion and identity. As noted by the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, in a similar context, the removal of history from the curriculum had led to a decline in moral values, erosion of civic values, and a disconnect from the past.
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