The Federal Ministry of Education has published the final list of textbooks that have been ranked and approved for use in Nigerian schools for the 2026–2028 academic period.
The ministry announced this in a statement issued on Monday by its Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, after concluding the first stage of the nationwide textbook ranking exercise.
The approved titles cover textbooks for Primary 1, Primary 4, Junior Secondary School 1 and Senior Secondary School 1.
The statement read, “Each approved title carries a unique Ranking/QR Tracking Code, alongside key details including the title, author(s), publisher and year of publication, to facilitate identification, monitoring and accountability.”
The exercise was carried out under the supervision of the Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, and the Minister of State for Education, Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, with Alausa giving final approval to the published list.
On the introduction of the new tracking mechanism, the ministry explained, “The introduction of the Ranking/QR Tracking Code represents an important step towards strengthening the monitoring and control of approved instructional materials and ensuring greater transparency in their selection, procurement and utilisation.”
The ministry said the process of producing and allocating the tracking codes to each approved textbook extended the time needed to conclude and authenticate the final lists.
“The Ministry noted that the additional process of generating and assigning unique codes to each ranked textbook contributed to the time required to complete and validate the final lists,” the statement read.
According to the ministry, the textbook ranking programme will be carried out in stages, with the second phase expected to cover four more class levels.
“The ranking exercise is being implemented in phases. Following the completion and approval of the first phase, preparations will commence for the second round, covering textbooks for Primary 2, Primary 5, JSS 2 and SS 2,” the statement read.
It added, “The same identification and tracking measures will apply to the subsequent phase.”
The ministry called on publishers, schools, education authorities, procurement bodies and other relevant stakeholders to rely on the approved list when choosing and purchasing textbooks for the affected classes.
“The Federal Ministry of Education urges publishers, schools, education authorities, procurement agencies and other relevant stakeholders to consult the official approved list when selecting and procuring textbooks for the affected classes,” the statement read.
It explained that the exercise formed part of the Federal Government’s broader efforts to raise the standard of instructional materials while promoting transparency and accountability in their provision.
“The exercise forms part of the Federal Government’s commitment to ensuring that learners and teachers have access to quality, relevant and curriculum-aligned instructional materials, while strengthening transparency and accountability in textbook provision across Nigerian schools,” the statement read.
The ministry also appealed to stakeholders to follow the approved list when supplying and using textbooks for the specified classes.
“The Federal Ministry of Education encourages all stakeholders to adhere to the approved list in the provision and use of textbooks for the specified classes,” the statement read.
