FG Introduces 15 Compulsory Skills For Primary, JSS Students.
By : Our Correspondent
The Federal Government of Nigeria has introduced 15 compulsory skill acquisition courses into the curriculum for Primary and Junior Secondary School students.
Starting from the 2025 academic year, students will be required to select one of these skills and gain both theoretical and practical knowledge before advancing to the next class.
Students will have the opportunity to choose a particular skill from Primary 1 through Junior Secondary School 3 (a total of 9 years).
To support this initiative, teachers will be trained, retrained, and employed in both public and private schools across the country.
The 15 skill courses are as follows:
1. Plumbing
2. Tiling and Floor Works
3. POP Installation
4. Event Decoration and Management
5. Bakery and Confectioneries
6. Hairstyling
7. Makeup
8. Interior Design
9. GSM Repairs
10. Satellite/TV Antenna Installation
11. CCTV, Intercom Installation, and Maintenance
12. Solar Installation and Maintenance
13. Garment Making
14. Agriculture and Processing (including crop production, beekeeping, horticulture, sheep and goat farming, poultry, and rabbit farming)
15. Basic Digital Literacy (IT and Robotics)
