This was contained in a statement signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations of the Ministry, Boriowo Folasade, on Friday. The ministers explained that the policy prioritises the use of standardised, durable textbooks designed to last between four and six years, while expressly prohibiting the bundling of disposable workbooks with textbooks in schools. The statement quoted the ministers as saying, “Our goal is to ensure that education is both qualitative and affordable. “Nigerian students deserve instructional materials that meet international standards of quality and longevity,” the ministers emphasised. “This measure is expected to improve quality, reduce market saturation, and simplify textbook selection processes for schools and education authorities”, the ministers added.

Source: Punch January 09, 2026 15:12 UTC