The Federal Ministry of Education in Nigeria has released the final list of approved textbooks for use in schools from 2026 to 2028. This list covers textbooks for Primary 1, Primary 4, Junior Secondary School 1, and Senior Secondary School 1. The ministry conducted a national textbook ranking exercise to ensure the quality and accountability of instructional materials provided in schools. The exercise was led by the Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, and the Minister of State for Education, Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad.
Each approved textbook has been assigned a unique Ranking/QR Tracking Code. This code, along with details such as the title, author(s), publisher, and year of publication, will facilitate identification, monitoring, and accountability. The introduction of this tracking system aims to strengthen the monitoring and control of approved instructional materials and ensure greater transparency in their selection, procurement, and utilization.
The textbook ranking exercise is being implemented in phases. The first phase, which has been completed, covered textbooks for Primary 1, Primary 4, Junior Secondary School 1, and Senior Secondary School 1. The second phase will cover textbooks for Primary 2, Primary 5, Junior Secondary School 2, and Senior Secondary School 2. The ministry has urged publishers, schools, education authorities, and procurement agencies to use the approved list when selecting and procuring textbooks for the affected classes.
The Federal Ministry of Education encourages all stakeholders to adhere to the approved list in the provision and use of textbooks for the specified classes. This exercise is part of the Federal Government’s efforts to improve the quality and accountability of instructional materials provided in schools. The ministry aims to ensure that learners and teachers have access to quality, relevant, and curriculum-aligned instructional materials.
The complete list of approved textbooks, including the Ranking/QR Tracking Code for each title, has been made available through a designated link. The ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, disclosed this information in a statement issued on Monday. The statement explained that the additional process of generating and assigning unique codes contributed to the time required to complete and validate the final lists.
The Federal Government’s commitment to ensuring quality instructional materials is reflected in this exercise. The ministry noted that the ranking exercise would continue in phases, covering all class levels. This move is expected to enhance transparency and accountability in textbook provision across Nigerian schools.
The Federal Ministry of Education has made the approved list available to stakeholders, urging them to consult the official list when selecting and procuring textbooks. This will ensure that only approved and quality textbooks are used in schools, ultimately improving the learning experience for students.
Key points
- The Federal Ministry of Education releases a list of approved textbooks for primary and secondary schools in Nigeria for 2026-2028.
- A unique Ranking/QR Tracking Code has been assigned to each approved textbook to ensure identification, monitoring, and accountability.
- The textbook ranking exercise will be implemented in phases, covering all class levels to enhance transparency and accountability in textbook provision.
