President Bola Tinubu has sent the National Secondary Education Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2026 to the Senate for approval, aiming to improve the management of public senior secondary education in Nigeria.

The bill, which was vetted by the Federal Ministry of Justice, was conveyed to the Senate through Senate President Godswill Akpabio during a plenary session.

Tinubu stated that the Federal Executive Council approved the amendment on April 30, 2026, and the Ministry of Justice finalized it in line with constitutional requirements.The proposed legislation seeks to strengthen the administration and governance of senior secondary education across the country.Following the presentation, Akpabio directed the bill to the Senate Committee on Rules and Business for processing, with a report due within a week.

The move comes as part of broader discussions on education reforms, including plans to restructure basic education to reduce dropout rates and ensure 12 years of uninterrupted schooling.However, stakeholders have raised concerns about challenges like inadequate infrastructure, poverty, and insecurity affecting students' progress.The current 6-3-3-4 education system faces criticism for its inefficiencies, prompting calls for urgent reforms.