The Federal Government will phase out the separation policy between Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) and Senior Secondary Schools (SSS) due to 20 million pupils dropping out before reaching senior secondary level, as announced by Minister of Education Dr. Tunji Alausa.
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the scrapping of the Junior Secondary School (JSS) and Senior Secondary School (SSS) education system due to a rise in out-of-school children, with 20 million children dropping out after primary education.
The Nigerian Federal Government aims for full operation of smart schools and bilingual schools by December 2026, while addressing the separation of junior and senior secondary schools. Minister Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa emphasized the need for improved access to quality education.
The Federal Government announced plans to phase out the separation policy between Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) and Senior Secondary Schools (SSS) due to a dropout crisis affecting over 20 million pupils. This decision aims to improve educational access and outcomes.
