FG Introduces 15 New Trades To Basic Education Curriculum

As part of efforts towards the ongoing reforms in various sectors of the economy, the Federal Government has introduced 17 new vocational subjects to the basic education curriculum.
A statement issued by the National Orientation Agency (NOA), said the new trades were added to the Basic Education curriculum to boost studentsβ practical skills and employability.
The new subjects include hairstyling; plumbing; GSM repair; makeup plumbing; tiling and floor works; POP installation; event decoration and management; bakery and confectioneries; hairstyling; makeup; interior design; GSM repairs and satellite/TV antenna installation.
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Others are CCTV and intercom installation and maintenance; solar installation and maintenance; garment making; agriculture and processing (including crop production, beekeeping, horticulture and livestock farming like poultry and rabbit rearing), and basic digital literacy (including IT and robotics).
The statement noted that the new subjects will take effect from January 2025 for primary and junior secondary students across the country.

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