The World Innovators University Institute (WIU) has commended the Federal Government of Nigeria for unveiling a new national curriculum for basic and senior secondary schools, describing it as “a decisive step toward future-ready learning.”
Slated for phased implementation from the 2025/2026 academic session, the curriculum introduces 21st-century skills such as AI, coding, robotics, media literacy, entrepreneurship, and citizenship education, while reducing subject overload for deeper learning.
Prof. Monday Anyairo, Global President of WIU, pledged the Institute’s readiness to partner with governments, schools, and development agencies:
“By foregrounding digital skills, problem-solving, and civic literacy, this reform aligns education with the demands of a fast-changing economy and society.”
Prof. Dr. Ashok K. Gupta, WIU Provost, emphasized teacher capacity:
“Great curricula become great learning only through well-supported teachers. Our priority is equipping educators to teach AI and coding safely and confidently.”
To back implementation, WIU announced a 2025–2027 support package, focusing on:
- Teacher training in AI literacy, coding, and digital citizenship (targeting 1,000 teachers nationwide).
- Open Educational Resources (free lesson plans and offline materials).
- Innovation labs with low-cost robotics and STEM starter kits.
- Assessment tools and partnerships to ensure sustainable reform.
WIU reaffirmed its commitment to advancing educational excellence and invited stakeholders including State Ministries of Education and SUBEBs to collaborate in rolling out the new curriculum.
