FG Introduces New Quality Control System for School Textbooks Nationwide

The Federal Government has unveiled a fresh reform aimed at improving the standard of educational materials used in primary and secondary schools across Nigeria.

Under the new policy, a national system will be introduced to assess and grade textbooks even after they have been approved for use. The move is designed to ensure that only high-quality, curriculum-aligned books make it into classrooms.

Officials from the Ministry of Education explained that the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) will continue its role of approving textbooks. However, all approved materials will now undergo additional evaluation through a structured ranking process.

The ranking exercise will be handled by subject-based expert committees, which will review textbooks based on academic quality, clarity, and how well they align with the national curriculum. Only the best-performing books will be recommended for use in schools.

As part of the new guidelines, textbooks that fail to meet the required standards or are not ranked will no longer be allowed in schools, regardless of prior approval.

The policy is expected to take effect from September 2026, following consultations with education stakeholders and finalisation of the assessment framework.