FG Clarifies: Maths, English Still Compulsory for O’Level Students


The Federal Government has reaffirmed that English Language and Mathematics remain compulsory for all students sitting for their O’Level examinations, despite the recent review of tertiary admission requirements.

In a statement on Sunday, the Federal Ministry of Education said the new admission framework does not exempt any student from registering or writing the two core subjects. The clarification, signed by the ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, followed public misinterpretations suggesting otherwise.
Earlier, Boriowo had announced that Mathematics would no longer be a mandatory credit requirement for arts and humanities candidates seeking tertiary admission, a move aimed at widening access to higher education. However, the announcement sparked mixed reactions among educationists who feared it could lower academic standards.

Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, explained that the reform is designed to promote flexibility, inclusiveness, and fairness in university admissions without compromising academic quality.

He emphasised that while some programmes may no longer require a credit pass in Mathematics or English for admission, all students must still register and sit for both subjects during their Senior School Certificate Examinations.

According to the ministry, the policy aligns with global best practices and supports the government’s broader goal of equitable access and human capital development in education. #newsupdate #latestupdates #education

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