Federal Government Adds Mandarin to Senior Secondary School Curriculum Nationwide

Students nationwide to learn Mandarin as Nigeria expands foreign language options in senior secondary schools, fostering stronger ties with China.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially added Mandarin, the Chinese language, to the list of foreign languages taught in Senior Secondary Schools (SSS) across the country under the newly revised national curriculum.

The announcement was made by Dr. Danlami Hayyo, Education Secretary of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), during the inauguration of the Chinese Corner at Government Secondary School, Tudun Wada, Abuja. The project was sponsored by the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) as part of its corporate social responsibility initiatives.

Dr. Hayyo revealed that some FCT schools had already introduced Mandarin before the curriculum review and described the nationwide rollout as a visionary step. He emphasized that Mandarin, the most widely spoken language in the world, is increasingly essential in commerce, education, and tourism.

“Our decision to embrace Chinese education and culture is a strategic move that prepares our students for a more globalized future,” he said.

The new Chinese Corner in Tudun Wada marks the 14th such centre in secondary schools across the FCT. These centres have helped strengthen educational and cultural relations between Nigeria and China, offering students unique opportunities to learn the language and engage with Chinese culture.

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