Federal Government has said Mathematics is a compulsory subject for all students sitting for O-Level examinations.
This is conveyed in a press statement today by spokesperson for the Federal Ministry of Education, Boriowo Folashade.
According to the statement, all students must continue to register and sit for English Language and Mathematics in their O-Level examinations.
Boriowo maintained that while institutions may now admit candidates into certain programmes where credit passes in either English or Mathematics are not mandatory, students are still required to take both subjects during their O-Level exams.
She therefore clarified that this adjustment affects only admission criteria, not the requirement to take these subjects.
It elucidated that the reform supports the Federal Government’s vision of equitable access, inclusivity, and human capital development.
The Ministry noted that English and Mathematics remain vital tools for communication, reasoning, and lifelong learning
The Ministry also urged students, parents, and stakeholders to rely solely on official communication channels for verified policy updates
The Spokesperson explained that the issue had generated controversy as some educationists rejected the policy shift, as it would further encourage laziness among students and negatively impact their academic excellence and performance.
It would be recalled that last Tuesday, Boriowo had announced that Senior Secondary School students in the arts and humanities would no longer be required to present a credit in Mathematics in their Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) for tertiary admissions.
She had stated that the reform became necessary after years of restricted access, which denied many qualified candidates admission opportunities.
