The Federal Government has inaugurated a high-level committee to strengthen the quality of textbooks used in schools across the country and reform the approval process in line with global best practices.

The committee was inaugurated in Abuja under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, with a mandate to ensure that instructional materials used in Nigerian schools meet approved curriculum standards, promote accurate content, and enhance learning outcomes.

Speaking at the inauguration, a government official said the initiative was part of broader efforts to reposition the education sector and address longstanding concerns over substandard, outdated and poorly reviewed textbooks in circulation.

According to the official, the committee will review existing textbook approval guidelines, recommend transparent quality-assurance mechanisms, and propose measures to eliminate errors, content duplication and inappropriate materials in learning resources.

“The goal is to ensure that every textbook approved for use in Nigerian schools reflects the national curriculum, global standards and the developmental needs of learners,” the official said.

Mandate and Scope

The committee is expected to:

• Review the current textbook evaluation and approval framework;

• Recommend stricter quality-control and content validation procedures;

• Promote fairness and transparency in the textbook approval process; and

• Advise government on policies that support local authors and publishers without compromising standards.

Members of the committee were drawn from relevant education agencies, academia, publishing experts and other key stakeholders.

Education Sector Perspective

Education stakeholders have welcomed the move, describing it as timely, given persistent complaints from teachers and parents about factual errors, poor illustrations and misalignment with approved curricula in some textbooks.

Analysts say strengthening textbook quality is critical to improving teaching effectiveness, learner comprehension and overall educational performance.

Policy Angle

The inauguration aligns with the Federal Government’s commitment to human capital development under the Renewed Hope Agenda, which places strong emphasis on education reform, skills development and improved learning infrastructure.

Officials said the committee is expected to submit its report and recommendations within a stipulated timeframe to guide policy decisions.

The Federal Government reiterated its determination to work with stakeholders to ensure that Nigerian learners have access to high-quality, accurate and relevant instructional materials at all levels of education.