The federal government will begin a nationwide learning assessment on June 29 as part of efforts to improve education outcomes across Nigeria.
In a statement on Wednesday, Folasade Boriowo, director of press and public relations at the federal ministry of education, said the exercise will run until July 3.
Consequently, the government has declared the period as National Learning Assessment (NLA) Week.
According to the ministry, the assessment will generate data on students’ learning levels across the country. The findings will guide education planning, policy reforms and resource allocation.
However, the ministry said the assessment will not affect promotion, placement or certification of learners.
Preparations for the exercise began in 2025. The federal ministry of education partnered with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), UNICEF and the World Bank.
Furthermore, officials have developed and tested assessment instruments. They have also trained personnel for the exercise.
The assessment will take place in selected schools across the 36 states and the federal capital territory (FCT).
Primary 3 and Primary 5 pupils will participate. In addition, students in Junior Secondary School 2 (JS2) and Senior Secondary School 2 (SS2) will take part.
The assessment will cover English language, mathematics, basic science and technology, as well as citizenship and heritage studies.
Maruf Alausa, minister of education, described the initiative as a major step towards improving accountability in the education sector.
According to him, the assessment will help the government make evidence-based decisions and improve learning outcomes nationwide.
Meanwhile, the ministry urged state governments, school administrators, teachers, parents and development partners to support the exercise.
