What We Provide

INTRODUCTION

The National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC) remains committed to enhancing the quality of senior secondary education nationwide. In the last three years, the Commission focused on curriculum development, teacher training, infrastructure improvement, and policy implementation to ensure that the Senior Secondary Education sub-sector remains competitive and inclusive.

KEY ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2021

i. Development of a National Policy on Senior Secondary Education in Nigeria
ii. Data Capturing and Establishment 0f a Data-Base 0n the Senior Secondary Schools across the Country
iii. Stakeholders’ Forum for the Development of Minimum Standards for Senior Secondary School Education level
iv. Conduct of Needs Assessment on Personnel, Infrastructural Facilities and Equipment in Senior Secondary Schools Nationwide
v. Human Resource Development and Re- Skilling of Senior Secondary School Teachers on the enhancement of Pedagogical Skills With Emphasis on Learners-centred Teaching Approaches.

We look forward to building on this year’s successes to ensure every student has access to high-quality education that prepares them for the future.


KEY ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2022

i.  Provision of student’s furniture (chairs & tables) and other learning materials for the senior secondary school students of the 110 FUCs and social mobilization, advocacy and sensitization on the national senior secondary education commission (NSSEC).
ii. Renovation of science & mathematics laboratories and technical workshops and provision of mobile science laboratory and technical tool boxes for the 110 FUCs in Nigeria
iii.  Development of minimum standards for senior secondary education level and development of guidelines on the establishment/repositioning of senior secondary education boards in Nigeria ongoing.
iv.  Conduct of needs assessment on personnel, infrastructural facilities and equipment in senior secondary schools nationwide ongoing.
v.  Retooling of senior secondary school teachers on the enhancement of pedagogical skills with emphasis on student-centred teaching & learning approaches ongoing
vii. Drafting of state senior secondary education board bills, installation of legal software & purchase of law books, introduction/inauguration of SERVICOM programs/activities in NSSEC & SEBs, budget preparation/meetings and printing of audit guides
viii. establishment of NSSEC state offices in the 36 states & FCT, provision of laptop, desktop computers, printers, scanners & other ICT accessories, installation of internet facilities and automation of NSSEC staff.
ix. Quality assurance, evaluation and accreditation of senior secondary schools nationwide, monitoring of learning achievements
x.  procurement of two (2) number Toyota Hilux van
xi. deployment of ICT in project design, development, certification and implementation monitoring

KEY ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2023 

i. Purchase of office Equipment, Furniture, Computers and Electronics Gadget at the NSSEC Headquarters New Building, Utako Office & 12 Coordinating Centres and Bi- Annual Monitoring and inspection of Account Records.
ii. Re-Skilling of Senior Secondary School Teachers on Planning and delivery of Learner-centred Lessons and the Development of a National Policy on Senior Secondary Education and its implementation guidelines to increase access and improve quality.
iii. Development of Minimum Standards for Senior Secondary Education Level and Development of Guidelines on the Establishment/Repositioning of Senior Secondary Education Boards in Nigeria.
iv. Market survey, price intelligence, surveillance, procurement audit and Participation in World procurement Congress activity.
v. Conduct of Workshop/Retreat for Management Staff of NSSEC and Chairmen of SSEB on tackling corruption and efficient management of resources
vi. Procurement of Utility Vehicles
vii. Budget Administration and Monitoring
viii. Digitization of Records/Activities of NSSEC towards achieving E- Governance.
ix. Annual National Science and Technology Innovation Exhibition for Senior Secondary School Students Nationwide.
x. Conduct of Annual Seminars/Workshops For FUCs and State Desk Officers of Guidance Counselling, Science & Technical, Library, Sports, Laboratory Technicians, Workshop Attendants, Special Needs And Gender Education.
xi. Analysis and Production of Report on the Needs Assessment of Personnel, Infrastructural Facilities and Equipment Conducted in Senior Secondary Schools Nationwide,
xii. Data Collection/Processing and Establishment of Data Base on the Senior Secondary Schools across the Country using modern technology.
xiii. Quality Assurance and Evaluation of Senior Secondary Schools and Monitoring of Learning Achievements Nationwide.
xiv. Harmonization of Laws between NSSEC and SSEB and Conduct of Retreat for Commissioners of Education and Chairmen of State Senior Secondary Education Boards in the 36 States & FCT.
xv. Production of Jingles and Airing on National Electronic Media Against Exams Malpractice, Cultism and Drug Addiction in Nigeria.
xvi. Conduct of ICT Retreat and Empowerment for Secondary School Students across Idi Ayunre and Akorede Areas’
xvii. Supplies of Educational Materials in Selected Schools in the North East.
xviii. Renovation of a Block of Class Rooms Each at (1) Sagun United Anglican School and (2) Wesley Primary School Awa Ijebu Jebu North.
xix. Provision and Supply of Writing Materials to Primary and Secondary Schools in Ikeja Local Government, Lagos State.
xx. Cash Grant to Traditional Rulers in Various Communities in Kogi State for Enhanced Community Engagement

GENERAL CHALLENGES

i. Inadequate budgetary provision and late releases of funds.
ii. The need for continuous meetings with stakeholders.
iii. Inadequate office accommodation:
iv. Inadequate skilled manpower.

CONCLUSION

The NSSEC remains steadfast in its mission to elevate the standard of senior secondary education in the nation. While challenges persist, our achievements this year underscore the dedication and resilience of our team and partners.


IDENTIFIED CHALLENGES AND AREAS REQUIRING ENHANCEMENT

The Commission is battling with numerous challenges.  Some of these challenges are as follows:

Inadequate Funding:

Compared with other sister educational Commissions, NSSEC is relatively new and require adequate funding to carry out its mandates. For instance, there is the need for adequate funding in order to implement the followings:
i. The need for a comprehensive needs assessment exercise of senior secondary schools in all the states of the country.
ii. Although the Commission developed data collection instruments and embarked on data collection exercise in states’ senior secondary schools nationwide, there is the need to embark on this exercise comprehensively on a continuous basis in order to establish a credible senior secondary education data bank.
iii. The need to develop instructional materials for Senior Secondary Education in Nigeria.
iv. The need for publication of important documents such as Minimum Standards, Strategic Plan, National Policy on Senior Secondary education, etc.
v. The need for the capacity building of teachers and non-teaching staff in the Senior Secondary Schools across the country on a regular basis.
vi. The need for continuous meetings with stakeholders.
vii. The need for provision of infrastructures and facilities in senior secondary schools across the country.
viii. By the 2023 act establishing the Commission, this agency is expected to receive at least 2% of CRF, however the Commission is yet to access the fund.

Inadequate office accommodation:

The commission operates from the headquarters located at Maitama and Utako offices.  The office space available to the Commission is grossly inadequate.  The Utako office belong to FCT and given to the Commission for temporary use.

WAY FORWARD

The followings are considered as the way forward to the identified challenges:
i. There is the need for additional office accommodation for the Commission;
ii. There is the need for the Commission to be represented in the Boards of relevant agencies such as JAMB, WAEC, NECO, NABTEB.  We are appealing to this Honourable Committee to take this up with the Government; In line with our mandates, the Commission would continue to implement its Short, Medium and Long term action plans religiously for the revitalization of Senior Secondary Education.
iii. There is the need for adequate funding of the Commission for it to fulfil its mandates fully. It is expected the government will release at least 2% of the CRF to enable the agency intervene in Senior Secondary Schools across the country.