Abuja, February 3, 2026 — The Federal Ministry of Education has dismissed claims suggesting that the History textbook Living History has been approved for use in Nigerian schools, including allegations that it excludes Igbo content.
In a statement, the Ministry, through Boriowo Folasade, Director of Press and Public Relations, clarified that Living History is not an approved textbook and has never been recommended by the Federal Ministry of Education or the National Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), the statutory body responsible for reviewing and approving instructional materials under the national curriculum.
“The book was never submitted to NERDC for evaluation and does not appear on the officially approved list of History textbooks,” Folasade said. Consultations with NERDC confirmed that Living History is not part of the instructional materials endorsed for nationwide use.
The Ministry urged parents, teachers, school proprietors, and the public to disregard misinformation and avoid using unapproved materials, warning that such practices could undermine teaching quality, learning outcomes, and curriculum standards.
“All approved textbooks comply with the national curriculum and reflect Nigeria’s rich cultural diversity, shared history, and core national values, promoting inclusivity, balance, and unity,” the statement added.
Stakeholders are encouraged to verify the approval status of educational materials through official NERDC channels.
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