Senate Passes Bill to Enhance Senior Secondary Education

On November 12, the Nigerian Senate approved the National Senior Secondary Education Commission Act Amendment Bill 2026 (SB 1075) to strengthen the administration, regulation, and coordination of senior secondary education. The bill was passed after the Senate considered and adopted the report from its Committee on Education, Basic and Secondary, presented by Orji Kalu (Abia North) on behalf of committee chairman Usman Adamu (Kaduna Central).

The Senate had previously reviewed the bill on October 20, 2026, before referring it for further scrutiny. The committee conducted a comprehensive examination, incorporating stakeholder submissions and recommendations.

Following a joint stakeholders’ hearing and clause-by-clause consideration, the committee's recommendations were adopted. After no further observations from senators, the Senate moved into the Committee of the Whole for final consideration, leading to the bill's passage.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio (Akwa Ibom North) commended the committee for their thorough work. The amendment aims to improve the quality and coordination of senior secondary education in Nigeria.