The Federal Government has unveiled a new policy introducing a National Textbook Ranking System for primary, junior secondary, and senior secondary schools across the country, in a move aimed at improving the quality and standardisation of learning materials in Nigeria’s education sector.
According to the Ministry of Education, the initiative is designed to tackle the widespread use of substandard textbooks and ensure that only materials aligned with the national curriculum are used in classrooms.
In a statement issued on Sunday by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Folasade Boriowo, the ministry explained that while the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) will continue its statutory role of approving textbooks, a new ranking framework will now be introduced.
Under the new arrangement, approved textbooks will undergo a structured evaluation process to determine their quality and suitability for different subjects and educational levels.
The statement noted that expert Standing Subject Committees will be constituted to assess textbooks based on academic content, teaching effectiveness, and curriculum compliance.
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“Only a limited number of top-ranked textbooks will be approved, ensuring improved quality control and consistency nationwide,” the ministry said.
It further stated that textbooks not ranked under the new system will no longer be permitted for use in schools, even if they had previously been approved under the old framework.
The Federal Government added that implementation of the policy is expected to begin in September 2026, following consultations with stakeholders and the completion of the evaluation process.
It reaffirmed its commitment to improving learning outcomes across the country and ensuring that students have access to high-quality and standardised educational resources.
