Tajudeen calls for curriculum revision for national unity

• Speaker Tajudeen calls for revision of school curricula to promote national unity and impart knowledge about Nigeria’s diverse cultures
• He emphasizes the role of early childhood education in promoting understanding and tolerance, and advocates a cohesive society based on shared humanity

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen has called for a comprehensive review of Nigerian primary and secondary education curricula to bring them in line with the need to promote national cohesion. This call was made on Friday during his keynote speech at the Nation Integration Conference organized by The Kukah Center (TKC) in Abuja.

Represented by Rt Hon. Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen emphasized the crucial role of education in nurturing national unity and managing diversity. He stressed the importance of reviewing educational frameworks to equip young Nigerians with knowledge of Nigeria’s diverse cultures and religions.

Tajudeen emphasized the importance of early education in promoting understanding and tolerance, asserting that such initiatives prepare children to deal with the complexities of a diverse society, while at the same time instilling values ​​of coexistence and respect. He also underlined the need to address divisive socialization processes and advocated a more cohesive and inclusive society based on shared humanity.

Expressing the House of Representatives’ commitment to promoting national unity through legislative action, Tajudeen affirmed that the 10th House legislative agenda prioritizes addressing challenges hindering unity and progress. He emphasized compliance with constitutional provisions on federal character and affirmative action to ensure fair representation and allocation of resources across regions and geopolitical zones.

In his welcome address, Bishop Mathew Kukah, the founder of TKC, emphasized the urgency of nation building, emphasizing the importance of national cohesion for sustainable growth and development. He urged Nigerians to prioritize unity over disunity, warning of the consequences of neglecting efforts to build a cohesive nation.

Similarly, Senator Adam Oshiomhole highlighted the divisive impact of religion in Nigeria, warning against equating religious beliefs with material wealth. He underscored the need for a paradigm shift in societal attitudes, asserting that legislative reforms alone are insufficient without corresponding changes in belief systems and social norms.