Education Ministry says proposed reform aims to improve student retention and ensure a smoother transition through secondary education.
The Federal Government has announced plans to scrap the separation of Junior Secondary School (JSS) and Senior Secondary School (SSS) as part of efforts to tackle the country's growing school dropout crisis.
The proposed reform follows revelations that more than 20 million pupils drop out of school before reaching the senior secondary level, raising concerns over access to and completion of basic education in Nigeria.
According to the Federal Ministry of Education, the current structure has created gaps in the transition from junior to senior secondary education, contributing to the high number of learners who fail to complete their studies.
The government said integrating the two levels is expected to improve continuity, increase retention rates and strengthen the delivery of secondary education across the country.
The proposal will be presented to the appropriate education authorities for consideration as part of broader reforms aimed at expanding access to quality education and reducing the number of out-of-school children in Nigeria.
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