The National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC) implements a series of transformative projects aimed at improving the quality, inclusivity, and competitiveness of senior secondary education in Nigeria. To ensure accountability and impact, each project is guided by clear Performance Indicators (PIs) aligned with national development goals and global education standards.
1. National Minimum Standards Implementation
Objective: Establish a unified, benchmarked curriculum and school standards across all states.
Key Activities:
- Distribution of the National Minimum Standards document
- Sensitization workshops for states and schools
- Monitoring compliance through inspection tools
Performance Indicators:
- % of states adopting the standards
- % of schools meeting minimum infrastructure and teaching quality benchmarks
- of monitoring visits and reports generated
2. AI & Digital Literacy Training (Google Partnership)
Objective: Build digital competencies among teachers to support 21st-century learning.
Key Activities:
- Training of 6,000 teachers in AI fundamentals
- Provision of digital learning toolkits
- Monitoring of classroom integration practices
Performance Indicators:
- of teachers trained per state
- Teacher competency scores pre- and post-training
- % of trained teachers actively using digital tools in classrooms
3. Safe School Program
Objective: Improve school security, child protection, and emergency preparedness.
Key Activities:
- Development of Safe School protocols
- Installation of security infrastructure
- Training of teachers and school safety committees
Performance Indicators:
- % of schools with approved safety plans
- of reported incidents and response times
- of trained safety personnel per state
4. School Farming Initiative
Objective: Reintroduce agriculture as a practical, skills-based subject in schools.
Key Activities:
- Identification of pilot schools
- Setup of school farms and agricultural clubs
- Technical training in agribusiness and sustainability
Performance Indicators:
- of functional school farms
- % of students participating in agricultural activities
- Yields recorded per school/project
5. Establishment of State Senior Secondary Education Boards (SSSEBs)
Objective: Decentralize implementation and improve coordination at the state level.
Key Activities:
- Advocacy and sensitization visits
- Technical support for board formation
- Alignment of state education plans with NSSEC strategy
Performance Indicators:
- of states with established SSSEBs
- Functionality score (based on structure, staffing, and reporting)
- of states accessing NSSEC grants or interventions
6. Senior Secondary Education Data Bank
Objective: Support data-driven planning, decision-making, and reporting.
Key Activities:
- Setup of centralized data systems
- Training of state-level data officers
- Annual school census and performance tracking
Performance Indicators:
- % of schools with updated profiles in the database
- Frequency and accuracy of submitted data
- Utilization rate of data for planning and budgeting
7. TVET and Innovation Exhibitions
Objective: Promote technical and vocational skills among senior secondary students.
Key Activities:
- Organization of state and national exhibitions
- Student innovation competitions
- Engagement with private sector and skills hubs
Performance Indicators:
- of exhibitions held
- Student participation rate
- of projects commercialized or adopted for mentorship