In a bid to enhance students’ practical skills and increase employability, the Nigerian government has announced the inclusion of 15 new trades to the basic education curriculum.
This decision is part of ongoing reforms aimed at improving various sectors of the economy.
According to a statement from the National Orientation Agency (NOA), the newly added subjects cover a wide range of vocational fields.
The newly introduced trades include hairstyling, plumbing, tiling, floor works, event decoration, bakery and confectionery, makeup, interior design, GSM repairs, satellite and TV antenna installation, CCTV and intercom installation, solar installation and maintenance, garment making, and various agricultural subjects such as crop production, beekeeping, and livestock farming.
Additionally, digital literacy, including IT and robotics, will be incorporated.
The new curriculum will be implemented in January 2025 for primary and junior secondary school students across the country.