NIGERIAN EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL ACT AMENDMENT BILL

What Is This Policy?

A bill to amend the Act establishing the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), aimed at strengthening the body's capacity for curriculum development, educational research, and policy advisory services.

Who Does It Target?

Educators, curriculum developers, educational researchers, schools, and the Federal Ministry of Education.

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Modernize NERDC's legal framework, enhance its capacity for curriculum development and research, and improve educational standards across Nigeria.

Key Features

Institutional Reform: Updates NERDC's legal and operational framework Curriculum Enhancement: Strengthens the council's role in national curriculum development Research Capacity: Improves NERDC's educational research and development capabilities

Current Status

Rollout Stage: Under legislative consideration Coverage: Nationwide; impacts all educational institutions using NERDC curricula Funding: Federal Government appropriation

How to Access

NERDC services are currently available. The amendment, once passed, will enhance the council's operations.

Impact & Metrics

Would strengthen Nigeria's educational research infrastructure and improve curriculum development processes.

Official Resources

Website: nerdc.gov.ng Contact: Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council, Abuja

Legal Framework

To be enacted under the legislative powers of the National Assembly vested by Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution. Will modify the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council Act, operating alongside the National Policy on Education, the Universal Basic Education Act 2004, and the Education (National Minimum Standards and Establishment of Institutions) Act.