By Funmilayo Adeyemi
The Federal Ministry of Education has debunked reports claiming that a history textbook titled ” living history” was approved for use in Nigerian schools.
The ministry said the book was neither approved nor recommended for use by the Federal Ministry of Education.
The ministry made this clarification in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja by its Director, Press and Public Relations, Folasade Boriowo.
Boriowo explained that the textbook was never submitted to the National Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) for review and evaluation under the national curriculum.
According to her, the book is therefore not recommended by NERDC and does not appear on the official list of approved History textbooks.
She added that consultations with NERDC leadership confirmed that the textbook was not among instructional materials endorsed for nationwide use.
The ministry urged parents, teachers, school proprietors and the public to disregard misinformation and refrain from using the book in schools.
She warned that the use of unapproved instructional materials could undermine curriculum standards and negatively affect teaching quality and learning outcomes.
Boriowo added that all approved textbooks align with the national curriculum and reflect Nigeria’s cultural diversity, shared history and core national values.
The director also called for responsible public discourse and advised stakeholders to verify textbook approval status through official channels, including NERDC. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Folasade Akpan
