Kogi Govt Engages Private Schools on New Curriculum Implementation
The Kogi State Government has initiated discussions with private schools on the implementation of a new curriculum recently introduced by the Federal Government.
This engagement aims to ensure a smooth transition and effective implementation of the new curriculum, which is expected to enhance the quality of education in the state.
The state’ Commissioner for Education, Hon. Wemi Jones, FCIB, engaged with the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) on Friday in Lokoja.
At the meeting, Jones commended the NAPPS’ contributions to the growth and development of the state education sector.
He solicited their collaboration to enhance the seamless implementations of the curriculum, and pledged its support to private schools operating in the state.
The meeting was a follow-up on government’s ban on incessant graduation ceremonies in basic and secondary schools across the state, on September 3, 2025.
The State Government also restated its commitment to implementing the ban placed on compulsory customised textbooks and notebooks in schools in the state.
He stressed that the move aims to reduce the financial burden on parents and promote a more standardised approach to education.
The government also banned “students’ signing-out” ceremonies in tertiary institutions within the state.
He explained that while customised textbooks and notebooks may be allowed, but they must be sold at prevailing market prices, and parents are not obligated to buy them from schools.
He emphasised the need for textbooks to be transferable to younger siblings and for parents to provide separate notebooks for class work and homework.
He reiterated that the newly introduced policies aimed at sanitising the school system and restoring the core values of education.
Jones emphasised the importance of private schools registering with NAPPS or Association of Model Islamic Schools (AMIS) for effective coordination and communication.
He also highlighted the state government’s commitment to addressing issues of multiple taxation and other challenges faced by private schools.
Jones assured private schools of government’s commitment to implementing the State Education Law, 2020, and urged them to familiarise themselves with the law.
The commissioner also promised to engage private schools on the implementation of the new school curriculum.
The NAPPS Chairman, Pastor Reuben Jimoh, commended the commissioner for his leadership quality and promised cooperation from private schools in implementing the new policies.
The Director Basic and Secondary Education, Mr Mathew Salami, commended the private schools for their contributions to education development.
Salami called for a good working relationship with the ministry.
The ministry’s Acting Permanent Secretary, Mrs Omolayo Onasare, commended the Commissioner for his commitment to duties and urged participants to comply with the new policies.
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