Naija we dey! As the matter of that ‘Living History‘ textbook don dey spread for everywhere, the Ministry of Education don come out to yarn true gist. Dem talk say all those reports wey claim say di book don get approval na big fat lie.
According to Boriowo Folasade wey be di Director of Press and Public Relations for di Ministry, dem don notice say people dey carry all sort wahala about di book, especially di one wey say e no get Igbo content. Dem clear say dis ‘Living History’ book no dey anywhere for di list of approved textbooks wey fit enter Naija schools.
Dem make am clear say di book no even reach National Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) wey dey responsible for scanning and approving textbooks for di country. E mean say nobody even check am to see if e align with wetin we dey teach children for school.
For di statement, di ministry say dem reach out to NERDC, and na dem confirm say ‘Living History’ no dey approved for any school for the country at all. Dem even urge parents and teachers make dem forget di stories wey people dey talk about di book. Instead, dem encourage everybody to dey check official channels if dem wan sabi about education materials.
Di Ministry of Education don talk say use of unapproved materials go fit spoil our curriculum standards and mess up di quality of teaching wey our pikin dem go get. Dem talk say we need approved textbooks wey go show Naija’s rich culture and history, make everybody dey feel included.
So, all stakeholders wey get interest for education for Naija, make una no listen to any plenti gist wey you no fit verify. Di book no dey recommended, so abeg no put dem for school use. Na wetin Ministry of Education talk be dat. Dey also remind us say make we dey share correct information so that we fit build better future for our children.
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