Education Ministry Denies Reports on Scrapping Junior Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Written by Olakunle Oke on February 7, 2025
The Federal Ministry of Education has dismissed reports circulating on social media and other platforms that the government plans to scrap the Junior Secondary School (JSS) and Senior Secondary School (SSS) levels of education.
In a statement released by the ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Ben Goong, the government described the reports as “fake news” and “misinformation.”
The Federal Ministry of Education wishes to assure Nigerians that there is no plan to scrap the JSS and SSS levels of education,” the statement read.
The ministry explained that the reports may have arisen from a proposed reform of the education sector, which aims to improve the quality of education in the country.
The government is committed to improving the quality of education in Nigeria, and any reforms will be aimed at achieving this goal,” the statement added.
The ministry urged Nigerians to disregard the reports and to rely on official channels for accurate information on government policies and programs.
The public is advised to be wary of fake news and misinformation, and to rely on official channels for accurate information on government policies and programs,” the statement concluded.
The reports on scrapping JSS and SSS had generated widespread controversy and debate among educators, parents, and other stakeholders in the education sector.
The denial by the education ministry is expected to allay fears and concerns among Nigerians, and to provide clarity on the government’s plans for the education sector.
As the government continues to explore ways to improve the quality of education in Nigeria, it is essential to rely on accurate and reliable information to avoid spreading misinformation and causing unnecessary panic.
