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The Senate has passed an executive-sponsored bill seeking to amend the National Senior Secondary Education Commission Act, 2023, in a move aimed at strengthening the administration, regulation and coordination of public senior secondary education across Nigeria.

The National Senior Secondary Education Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2026, was passed on Wednesday following consideration and adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on Education (Basic and Secondary).

The report was presented by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North, on behalf of the committee chairman, Senator Lawal Adamu Usman.

The proposed legislation is designed to address administrative and operational gaps identified in the implementation of the existing law and improve the commission’s capacity to discharge its responsibilities.

Presenting the report, Kalu explained that the National Senior Secondary Education Commission was established under the 2023 Act to regulate and promote the development of senior secondary education in the country.

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However, experience gained since its establishment has exposed areas requiring legislative adjustments to strengthen governance, improve accountability and ensure better coordination between federal and state governments.

He said the proposed amendments would also support the implementation of national education policies and provide a more effective framework for supervising public senior secondary schools.

The Senate considered the committee’s recommendations clause by clause under the Committee of the Whole before approving the bill for third reading.

The legislation is expected to strengthen government interventions in public senior secondary education, particularly in addressing infrastructure shortages, inadequate learning resources and weaknesses in institutional coordination.

The proposed reforms also seek to improve the framework for federal support to public schools across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.

Under the proposed arrangements, attention is expected to be directed towards improving school facilities, laboratory equipment, instructional materials and teacher development.

The bill also provides for adjustments to the governance structure of state education boards, including representation from the three senatorial districts in each state.

The legislative development comes amid continuing concerns about the condition of public secondary schools, including overcrowded classrooms, inadequate teaching facilities, insufficient funding and uneven educational standards.

Senior secondary education remains a critical stage in Nigeria’s educational system because it prepares students for university admission, technical training and entry into the labour market.

Strengthening the commission’s regulatory responsibilities could therefore improve oversight and encourage greater uniformity in educational standards nationwide.

However, the success of the proposed amendments will depend on effective implementation, adequate funding and cooperation between the Federal Government, state governments and relevant education agencies.

The bill must complete the remaining legislative requirements, including concurrence by the House of Representatives and presidential assent, before its provisions become law.

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Ihesiulo Grace Amarachi is a Nigerian journalist, writer and media professional serving as the Editor-in-Chief of TheTraffic.NG, a digital news platform covering national and international affairs. Her editorial interests span politics, business, aviation, health, technology, entertainment, sports and social development. She is committed to credible journalism, insightful reporting and compelling storytelling that informs public discourse and keeps readers abreast of important developments in Nigeria, Africa and beyond.

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