President Tinubu seeks Senate approval for National Senior Secondary Education Commission Amendment Bill

This request was conveyed in a letter read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during Thursday's plenary. The proposed amendment bill, approved by the Federal Executive Council on April 30, 2026, aims to strengthen the administration and governance of public senior secondary education across Nigeria. According to President Tinubu, the legislation is designed to enhance the effectiveness of the National Senior Secondary Education Commission and improve the governance of senior secondary education.

He stated that this amendment aligns with his administration's commitment to building stronger educational institutions to improve learning outcomes and support national development. The President appealed to the Senate for accelerated consideration of the bill. Following the request, Akpabio referred the bill to the Senate Committee on Rules and Business for legislative processing, directing the committee to list it for further action and report back within one week.

The National Senior Secondary Education Commission was established to coordinate public senior secondary education development, improve standards, and support states through policy coordination, funding interventions, and quality assurance. The proposed amendment is expected to further strengthen the commission's legal framework and operational capacity.