The National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC) has announced plans to introduce a ranking system for senior secondary schools across Nigeria.
The rankings will be based on the minimum benchmark standards established for senior secondary schools, ensuring compliance and quality.
In an interview in Abuja on Friday, the Executive Secretary of NSSEC, Dr. Iyela Ajayi, explained that the initiative aims to monitor adherence to these standards and assist parents and guardians in choosing the best schools for their children and wards.
“Similar to how the National Universities Commission ranks universities, NSSEC will begin ranking senior secondary schools in the country next year,” Ajayi stated. “The rankings will evaluate factors such as teacher qualifications, infrastructure, adherence to the curriculum, and overall compliance with the federal government’s standards. This will provide parents and guardians with valuable information for selecting schools.”
Dr. Ajayi also revealed the Commission’s plans to revitalize 50 senior secondary schools nationwide. The National Assembly’s special intervention supports this initiative.
“The revitalization effort targets 50 schools across the country, marking a significant step forward. As the only education agency yet to receive the two percent Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF), we are grateful for the National Assembly’s intervention, which has already set the revitalization process in motion,” he added.
This ranking initiative and revitalization plan underline NSSEC’s commitment to improving the quality of senior secondary education in Nigeria.
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