President Bola Tinubu has transmitted the National Secondary Education Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2026, to the Senate for consideration as part of efforts to improve the management and administration of public senior secondary schools across Nigeria.
The executive bill was presented to the Senate through a letter sent to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who read the communication during Thursday’s plenary session.
In the letter, President Tinubu explained that the proposed amendment is aimed at strengthening the structure and operations of senior secondary education in the country.
He stated that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved the bill on April 30, 2026, after which the Federal Ministry of Justice reviewed and completed the necessary legal processes to ensure it complied with constitutional and legislative drafting standards.
Tinubu urged the National Assembly to consider and approve the bill, describing it as part of his administration’s commitment to improving educational institutions and advancing national development.
Following the presentation, the Senate President referred the bill to the Senate Committee on Rules and Business for further legislative action, with a directive to submit its report within one week.
The proposed amendment comes amid ongoing discussions around education reforms by the Federal Government, including plans to restructure Nigeria’s basic education system.
The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, had earlier proposed reforms aimed at reducing school dropout rates, improving students’ transition through the education system, and ensuring children receive up to 12 years of continuous schooling before moving into higher education or vocational training.
Nigeria currently operates the 6-3-3-4 education structure, consisting of six years of primary education, three years of junior secondary school, three years of senior secondary education, and four years of tertiary education.
However, education stakeholders have continued to highlight challenges such as poor infrastructure, poverty, insecurity, and financial difficulties as major factors affecting school attendance and completion rates.
