The Federal Government has announced the inclusion of hairstyling, plumbing, GSM repair, makeup, and 12 other new trades and subjects to the basic education curriculum.
This move is part of ongoing reforms aimed at enhancing various sectors of the economy.
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According to a statement from the National Orientation Agency (NOA), the new trades have been added to the curriculum to enhance students’ practical skills and improve their employability.
The newly introduced subjects include plumbing, tiling and floor works, POP installation, event decoration and management, bakery and confectioneries, hairstyling, makeup, interior design, GSM repairs, and satellite/TV antenna installation.
Other subjects added are CCTV and intercom installation and maintenance, solar installation and maintenance, garment making, agriculture and processing (covering crop production, beekeeping, horticulture, and livestock farming like poultry and rabbit rearing), and basic digital literacy (including IT and robotics).
The statement also mentioned that these new subjects will be implemented starting in January 2025 for primary and junior secondary students nationwide.