The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has refuted claims that the Federal Government has abolished the Junior Secondary School (JSS) and Senior Secondary School (SSS) system in favor of a new 12-year uninterrupted basic education structure.
Addressing the media on Friday, Dr. Alausa explained that the reports were misleading, emphasizing that the government has not made any changes to the existing 6-3-3-4 education model.
Instead, he stated that he had only proposed a discussion on the possibility of transitioning to a 12-year compulsory education system.
The confusion arose following his presentation at the 2025 Extraordinary National Council on Education meeting in Abuja, where he suggested eliminating the examination hurdle between JSS and SSS to create a smoother academic progression.
However, some media outlets misinterpreted his remarks as a direct policy shift.
“The Federal Ministry of Education wants to make it clear that no decision has been made to scrap JSS and SSS. What I presented was merely a proposal for consideration, not an immediate change,” the minister stated.
He further explained that discussions with key stakeholders, including education policymakers, state governments, teachers, and parents, will take place over the next eight months before any decisions are made. The final resolution will be reached at the National Council on Education meeting in October 2025.
Dr. Alausa urged the public to disregard the misinformation, reaffirming the government’s commitment to improving education while ensuring any reforms align with global standards.
