The National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC) actively engages in advocacy and sensitisation visits to mobilize support, foster collaboration, and enhance stakeholder understanding of its mandate and strategic goals. These visits are integral to promoting ownership, policy alignment, and effective implementation of senior secondary education reforms at the state and community levels.
Purpose of the Visits
- To educate stakeholders on the NSSEC Act and its implications for state-level education governance
- To encourage the establishment of State Senior Secondary Education Boards (SSSEBs)
- To sensitise stakeholders on key policies and programs (e.g., Minimum Standards, Safe School Program, AI Teacher Training)
- To mobilize commitment and resources from state governments, development partners, and private sector actors
Key Stakeholders Engaged
- State Governors and Commissioners of Education
- State Houses of Assembly Committees on Education
- Education Boards and School Principals
- Traditional and Community Leaders
- Development Partners and Civil Society Organizations
- Media Outlets for public awareness and accountability
Core Messages Delivered
- The need for standardized and globally competitive senior secondary education
- The importance of establishing SSSEBs for sustainable educational reform
- Benefits of NSSEC’s programs for teachers, students, and communities
- The critical role of safety, data, and innovation in transforming education outcomes
Outcomes of Advocacy Visits
- Increased adoption of NSSEC policy frameworks at the state level
- Enhanced stakeholder awareness and engagement in program implementation
- Greater alignment between federal and state education strategies
- Strengthened state participation in teacher training, digital literacy, and agriculture promotion initiatives
Recent Notable Visits
- Nasarawa State – Commitment to align with NSSEC laws and train 130 teachers in AI