NIGERIAN EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL ACT
Act · Education
An Act establishes the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council to conduct educational research and develop curricula for Nigerian schools. It targets the Federal Ministry of Education and primary and secondary school teachers. This improves the quality of education through standardized materials.
NIGERIAN EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL ACT
What Is This Policy?
An Act establishing the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) to conduct educational research, develop curricula, and produce educational materials for Nigerian schools.
Who Does It Target?
Federal Ministry of Education Primary and secondary school teachers State school curriculum implementation officers Educational publishers and material producers
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Improve the quality of Nigerian education through evidence-based curriculum development, educational research, and production of standardised educational materials.
Key Features
Curriculum Development: NERDC develops the national basic education curriculum for primary and JSS. Educational Research: Conducts research on teaching methods, learning outcomes, and educational policy. Materials Production: Produces and approves educational materials including textbooks for basic education. Standards: Sets standards for educational content and assessment.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active — NERDC is fully operational Coverage: Nationwide basic education curriculum Beneficiaries: Students; teachers; educational quality Funding: Federal Government
How to Access
Teachers: access curriculum guides and materials through state education authorities Publishers: submit textbooks for NERDC approval Access NERDC publications and research through its Abuja headquarters Application method: Engage NERDC at https://www.nerdc.gov.ng
Important Terms
NERDC-approved textbooks are required for use in public basic education schools Educational publishers must obtain NERDC approval before distributing to schools Curriculum revisions reflect national development priorities and global education standards
Official Resources
Website: https://www.nerdc.gov.ng Contact: Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC)
Legal Framework
Enacted under Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution. Operates alongside the National Policy on Education, the Universal Basic Education Act 2004, the Education (National Minimum Standards and Establishment of Institutions) Act, the Tertiary Education Trust Fund Act, and UNESCO curriculum development guidelines.