Strat.1 Support the Executive to improve teachers’ remuneration and welfare and attract the best talents .
Strat.2 Increase budgetary allocation for school infrastructure, facilities, and technology integration .
Specific Legislative Actions
Strat.1 "The House Committee on University Education, led by Hon. Abubakar Fulata, made proposals recommending salary increases for teachers and lecturers.
The matter was discussed during sessions like the National Stakeholders' Workshop on the Development of a Roadmap for the Nigerian Education Sector (2023–2027). The House also passed some motions urging the Executive to improve teachers' welfare. (https://thenationonlineng.net/reps-committee-proposes-higher-pay-for-teachers-lecturers/?utm)"
Strat.2 The 10 House of Reps have increased budgtary allocation for schools infrastructures, facilities and technology through increase in the annual budget on Education. Between 2024 and 2025, Nigeria's budgetary allocation for education increased from ₦1.5 trillion in 2024 to ₦3.5 trillion in 2025. This represents an increase of ₦2 trillion, which is approximately a 133.33% rise in nominal terms.
Secondary Education
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Implementation Strategies
Strat.1 Work with the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) to support the review and update of the national curricula to meet global standards and respond to the specific needs of Nigeria.
Strat.2 Ensure that funds are provided to school safety and security through basic facilities like fencing, gates, lighting, and communication equipment to provide early and secondary warning to students and security agencies .
Specific Legislative Actions
Strat.1 "The 10th House of Representatives has shown strong commitment through bills and motions to improving Nigeria’s education system by urging the Federal and State Ministries of Education to comprehensively review and update school curricula to meet global market demands. In June 2024 (https://punchng.com/reps-ask-fg-to-review-school-curriculum/?utm), they emphasized the need to focus on critical thinking, problem-solving, and adaptability, while in October 2023, they called for greater prioritization of science and technology education to equip students with practical skills for self-reliance and national development. Bills in this regard include: 1. Mandatory Inclusion of Teachings on Breast and Cervical Cancers into the Curriculum of all Senior Secondary Schools in Nigeria Bill, 2023 — HB. 501 (FIrst Reading)
2. Mandatory Inclusion of Preventive Measures and Teachings on Sexual Gender-Based Violence into the Curriculum of all Levels of Secondary Schools in Nigeria Bill, 2023 — HB. 502 (First Reading)
3. National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education Bill, 2023 — HB. 503 (This bill was presented as an outstanding bill from the preceding assembly on March 6, 2024. It awaits scheduling for its first reading)
4.Federal Capital Territory Education Resources Centre Bill, 2023 — HB. 10 (Outstanding Bills from Preceding Assembly) (https://placng.org/i/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/House-of-Reps-order-paper-Wednesday-6th-March-2024.pdf?utm)"
Strat.2 This is provided though the annual education budget. The 10th House of Reps have increased budgtary allocation for schools infrastructures, facilities and technology through increase in the annual budget on Education. Between 2024 and 2025, Nigeria's budgetary allocation for education increased from ₦1.5 trillion in 2024 to ₦3.5 trillion in 2025. This represents an increase of ₦2 trillion, which is approximately a 133.33% rise in nominal terms (https://tribuneonlineng.com/focus-on-education-in-2025-amidst-low-budget/#:~:text=CLEMENT%20IDOKO%2C%20writes%20on%20the,multifaceted%20challenges%20in%20the%20sector.).
Secondary Education
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Implementation Strategies (STRAT)
Strat.1 Ensure robust oversight of the recently established National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC) to reposition our Secondary School graduates for global competitiveness and intervene in critical areas such as infrastructure deficit, human capacity development, and instructional materials .
Specific Legislative Actions
Strat.1 The 10th House of Representatives through it committee had conducted an overisght visit to the National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC). Rt. Hon. Mark Bako Useni, PhD, led the oversight visit to the NSSEC. He was accompanied by other esteemed members of the House Committee on Education and Services. During this visit, they engaged with NSSEC officials to discuss key initiatives and strategies aimed at enhancing secondary education across Nigeria. (https://www.facebook.com/story.php?id=100085119052621&story_fbid=448557734658191&utm)
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