Lagos State government through the ministry of Basic and Secondary Education in conjunction with Nigeria Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) is set to review school curriculum to meet up with emerging trends.
This was made known during a three-day conference tagged, ‘2024 Network of Education Service Centre (NESC) Convocation,’ at Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa, Ikeja.
Other states that participated in the convocation included Borno, Yobe, Plateau, Jigawa, Ondo, Ekiti and FCT.
The theme for this year’s convocation is ‘Repositioning Education Innovation and Service Centres to address Trends and on Curriculum Reform for Economic Growth in Nigeria.’
Speaking on behalf of the Lagos State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Jamiu Tolani Ali-Balogun, the Permanent Secretary Mr Abayomi Abolaji enjoined participants to take advantage of the conference to reposition the education sector.
He said, “As we gather here today, our nation faces challenges on self-help. It must adapt to reform to meet the 21st century economy. The service centre is essential in addressing the pressing issues.”
According to him, areas to be examined include Curriculum reforms, saying it must be relevant and align with the 21st century by having critical thinking.
He added technological information to bridge the gap in the digital divide is a necessity.
“In Lagos State we don’t joke with technology in education that is why the THEMES+ agenda on education and technology are together. Teachers training and development must be enhanced.
He maintained that innovation and entrepreneurship must be developed to provide solutions for the society, adding that collaboration and partnership must work together by repositioning the service centres so as to set students on the path of success to build a brighter future.
“We can make the difference and create a better future for our youth,” the Commissioner submitted.
The Executive Secretary NERDC, Prof Ismail Jinadu expressed satisfaction over the preparedness of Lagos State Government to host the 2024 edition after a long time.
