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 a 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. On the 24th June, 2025 plenary session, the 10th House of Represenatatives has passed for second reading a Bill for an Act to make Agricultural Science a Core and Compulsory Subject in all Public and Private Secondary Schools in Nigeria and for Related Matters (HB. 2222). The bill was sponosred by Hon. Alex Egbona. ( Referred to the Committee on Basic Education Services) at the 24th June, 2025 Plenary - https://youtu.be/FyOVqD7epTY
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) / Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025 (HB.2152) (First Reading- 7th May, 2025 Plenary)
5. The House on the 7th of May 2025 also passed for first reading, the Agricultural Science Education (Compulsory in Secondary Schools) Bill, 2025 (HB.2222) which seeks to make agricultural sciences subject mandatory for all secondary schools in Nigeria. (https://lightraymedia.org/2025/05/08/nigeria-national-assembly-plenary-proceedings-house-of-reps-wed-may-7th-2025)
6. On the 1st July 2025, the House moved a motion through Hon. O. K. Chinda, urging the Federal Ministry of Education, in collaboration with State Ministries of Education and the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), to fully implement the reintroduction of History as a standalone and compulsory subject at primary and junior secondary school levels nationwide. (https://lightraymedia.org/2025/07/01/plenary-proceedings-house-of-reps-tuesday-july-1st-2025) "
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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