The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has dismissed reports and public claims surrounding a History textbook titled “Living History,” describing them as misleading and inaccurate.
In a statement issued via his official X (formerly Twitter) page on Tuesday, Alausa clarified that the book is not an approved textbook and has not been recommended for use in any Nigerian school by the Federal Ministry of Education.
His clarification follows growing public debate and social media discussions alleging that the book excluded Igbo history and had received official approval for use in schools across the country.
“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,” the minister stated.
For further clarity, Alausa stressed that the book was never submitted to nor approved by the National Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), the statutory body responsible for evaluating and approving educational materials in Nigeria.
The minister urged Nigerians to reject divisive misinformation, support responsible public discourse, and always verify the approval status of textbooks through official channels before adoption or use.
He advised parents, schools, publishers, and other stakeholders to consult the NERDC for verified information on approved textbooks, emphasizing that education must be anchored on truth, inclusion, and national unity.
“Education thrives on truth. Unity thrives on understanding,” Alausa noted.
The Federal Ministry of Education reiterated its commitment to maintaining high academic standards, promoting accurate historical narratives, and ensuring that only properly vetted and approved materials are used in Nigerian classrooms.
𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘀𝗔𝗽𝗽 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗧𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗔𝘀 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽!
