NUC Vows to Review Varsities' Curriculum for Modernization
Emphasizing the need for comprehensive learning experiences, Maiyaki stressed the importance of identifying learning outcomes and core competencies to guide curriculum development.
AKACHI NOEL 
The Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Mr. Chris Maiyaki, has pledged to oversee the effective implementation of the new Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS) in Nigerian universities. Speaking at the NUC-British Council workshop on 'Enhancing Curriculum and Pedagogical Approaches,' Maiyaki emphasized the importance of continuously re-evaluating and updating university curricula to meet the demands of the contemporary world.
Highlighting the significance of curriculum reform in response to evolving global challenges, Maiyaki stressed the need for Nigerian universities to adapt to the fast-changing landscape of education. He noted that the new CCMAS, launched in 2022, aims to make university education more responsive to societal needs by incorporating disciplines and programs that reflect 21st-century realities.
READ ALSO:Enugu Governor Signs Bill Establishing Teaching Hospital in Enugu North
Maiyaki underscored the role of educators in embracing innovative pedagogical approaches to enhance teaching and learning experiences. He emphasized the workshop's theme of 'Enhancing Curriculum and Pedagogical Approaches' as timely, considering the rapid expansion of the Nigerian University System (NUS) and the necessity to maintain quality and capacity.
Furthermore, Maiyaki highlighted the importance of investing in teacher development to improve instructional quality, as well as the imperative of aligning curricula with global standards while acknowledging cultural diversity and resource constraints.
He reiterated that curriculum serves as the foundation of education and must align with current global standards to prepare students for the demands of the 21st-century workforce. Emphasizing the need for comprehensive learning experiences, Maiyaki stressed the importance of identifying learning outcomes and core competencies to guide curriculum development.
In conclusion, Maiyaki affirmed the commitment of the NUC to modernizing Nigerian universities' practices through continuous curriculum reform, in line with the Commission's mandate and enabling laws.
