The National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC) conducts regular advocacy and sensitization visits across Nigeria to engage stakeholders, promote awareness of its mandate, and encourage the adoption and implementation of national education policies at the state and community levels.
Purpose of the Visits
- To sensitize state governments, education stakeholders, and the public on NSSEC’s mission and national policies
- To encourage the establishment of State Senior Secondary Education Boards (SSSEBs) in compliance with the NSSEC Act
- To promote the adoption of Minimum Standards for Senior Secondary Education
- To mobilize support for ongoing initiatives such as digital literacy, safe schools, TVET, and AI integration
- To strengthen collaboration and alignment between federal and state education stakeholders
Key Stakeholders Engaged
- State Governors and Deputy Governors
- Commissioners and Permanent Secretaries of Education
- State Houses of Assembly Committees on Education
- Traditional and Religious Leaders
- Heads of Schools and Zonal Education Directors
- Development Partners, NGOs, and the Media
Core Engagement Activities
- Presentation of NSSEC policy frameworks (Minimum Standards, Safe School Guidelines, MLA tools)
- Discussions on the roles and responsibilities of states under the NSSEC Act
- Requests for state support in teacher training, data collection, and infrastructure upgrades
- Distribution of sensitization materials and policy documents
- Stakeholder roundtables for feedback and commitments
Key Messages Delivered
- The need for states to establish and operationalize SSSEBs
- NSSEC’s readiness to provide technical, financial, and capacity-building support
- The importance of aligning with national frameworks for funding eligibility and federal collaboration
- The benefits of community-driven educational planning and innovation
Expected Outcomes
- Increased stakeholder awareness and ownership of senior secondary reforms
- Wider adoption and localization of NSSEC programs
- Enhanced state-federal coordination in school governance and policy implementation
- A measurable increase in state requests for NSSEC interventions and support
Recent Highlights
- Nasarawa State: Commended for aligning with NSSEC and training 130 teachers in AI
- Multiple states have initiated the formation of SSSEBs following advocacy visits
- Improved collaboration with State Ministries of Education and legislative arms