Claim: There were viral reports that the Igbo history was excluded from the "Living History", a book allegedly approved by the NERDC for Junior Secondary class 1.
A lot of posts on X had accused the FG of sidelining the Igbo tribe by excluding its history from the said approved textbook.
The Federal Government vehemently denies this.
EDUCATION MINISTER, MARUF TUNJI ALAUSA reacts
Education thrives on truth. Unity thrives on understanding.
My attention has been drawn to misleading reports and public discussions surrounding a History textbook titled “Living History,” including claims alleging the exclusion of Igbo content and suggestions that the book has been approved for use in Nigerian schools.
I wish to state clearly, firmly, and unequivocally that “Living History” is NOT an approved textbook and has not been recommended for use in any Nigerian school by the Federal Ministry of Education.
For the avoidance of doubt, the book was never submitted to or approved by the National Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC).
I encourage the public to support responsible discourse, reject divisive misinformation, and verify the approval status of educational materials through official channels before adoption or use.
For verified information on approved textbooks, stakeholders should consult the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC).
Reaction from the Federal Ministry of Education;
PRESS STATEMENT
‘LIVING HISTORY’ TEXTBOOK NOT APPROVED FOR NIGERIAN SCHOOLS: FEDERAL MINISTRY OF EDUCATION SETS THE RECORD STRAIGHT
The Federal Ministry of Education has taken note of misleading reports and public discussions regarding a History textbook titled “Living History,” including allegations of content exclusion and claims that the book is approved for use in Nigerian schools.
The Ministry states clearly, firmly, and unequivocally that “Living History” is NOT an approved textbook and has not been recommended for use in any Nigerian school by the Federal Ministry of Education.
For clarity, the book was never submitted to the National Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), the statutory body responsible for reviewing, evaluating, and approving instructional materials in line with the national curriculum. Consequently, it was neither assessed nor recommended by NERDC and does not appear on the official list of approved History textbooks.
Following consultations with NERDC leadership and a review of the endorsed textbook list aligned with the revised curriculum, it has been confirmed that “Living History” is not an approved instructional material for nationwide use.
The Ministry therefore urges parents, teachers, school proprietors, administrators, and the general public to disregard misinformation and refrain from using unapproved textbooks. The use of such materials undermines curriculum standards and may negatively affect learning outcomes.
Approved textbooks reflect Nigeria’s cultural diversity, shared history, and national values. Stakeholders are advised to verify approvals through official NERDC channels.
Education thrives on truth. Unity thrives on understanding.
Boriowo Folasade
Director, Press and Public Relations
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