How the Historical Society of Nigeria Fought to Return History to Nigerian Schools - Arise News

Restoration of History in Nigerian Schools

The Historical Society of Nigeria successfully advocated for the return of History to school curricula after years of effort.

The subject was removed from primary and secondary school curricula in the 2009/2010 academic session, but was reintroduced in March 2018.

The Historical Society of Nigeria waged a relentless war to restore History to the Nigerian education curriculum.

This achievement came after the society's sustained engagement with policymakers in the education sector.

Author's summary: Nigeria's Historical Society fought to return History to schools.

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