IGP DISU PAYS OPERATIONAL VISIT TO AKWA IBOM, PRESIDES OVER PASSING-OUT CEREMONY OF 1,068 RETRAINED CONSTABLES. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 IGP DISU PAYS OPERATIONAL VISIT TO  AKWA IBOM, PRESIDES OVER PASSING-OUT CEREMONY OF 1,068 RETRAINED CONSTABLES The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, today, 30th April 2026, undertook an official visit to Akwa Ibom State, where he paid a courtesy call on the Executive Governor, His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno, ahead of the passing-out ceremony of retrained Police Constables in Uyo. The engagement with the State Government focused on strengthening institutional collaboration in support of ongoing policing reforms anchored on professionalism, accountability, and intelligence-led operations.  The Inspector-General of Police reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to building a modern, service-driven institution that prioritizes public trust and operational efficiency. Governor Umo Eno, in his remarks, welcomed the Inspector-General of Police and commended the Nigeria Police Force for its ongoing reforms aimed at improving profe...
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FG SETS 12 AS NEW MINIMUM AGE FOR JSS1 ADMISSION. (PHOTO).

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Federal Government Sets 12 as Minimum Age for JSS1 Admission in New Education Policy

The Federal Government of Nigeria has introduced a new policy setting 12 years as the minimum age for admission into Junior Secondary School 1 (JSS1), following the completion of six years of primary education. The directive is part of a newly released policy document on Non-State Schools, launched last week by the Federal Ministry of Education.

The policy targets non-state schools—private, independent, or non-government institutions funded through tuition, donations, and support from individuals, communities, religious groups, businesses, and charitable foundations. It emphasizes their growing role in Nigeria’s education system, despite variations in standards and quality.

Outlining age-based progression in early education, the Ministry stated: “Nursery education shall last three years, with children admitted into Nursery One at age three, Nursery Two at age four, and one year of compulsory pre-primary education (Kindergarten) at age five, as specified in Section 2(17) of the National Policy on Education (NPE), 2013 Edition.”

For primary and junior secondary education, the policy specifies: “Basic education shall span nine years, comprising six years of primary education and three years of Junior Secondary School (JSS). Children shall be admitted into Primary One at age six and must complete six years of primary education, entering JSS1 at around age 12.”

This framework implies that students are expected to complete secondary education at approximately 18 years, aligning with previous guidelines on university admission age. However, the current Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, recently revised the minimum university entry age to 16, overturning the 18-year threshold set by former Minister Prof. Tahir Mamman.

The policy also highlights the growing dominance of non-state schools, particularly at the junior secondary level. According to the Nigeria Education Digest 2022, non-state schools outnumber state schools in 26 states at the JSS level, while state schools lead in 19 states at the primary level. The private education sector has seen significant growth, with non-state primary schools increasing by 31.56% and JSS schools by 35.06% between 2017 and 2022, compared to 3.3% and 6.8% growth for state primary and JSS schools, respectively, over the same period.

The Ministry emphasized that the new guidelines aim to standardize education progression and ensure age-appropriate transitions, particularly in the rapidly expanding non-state school sector. Education stakeholders are urged to comply with the policy to maintain consistency across Nigeria’s education system.

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