The newly introduced curriculum that merged Christian Religious Studies (CRS) and Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) into a single subject called ‘Religion and National Values’ has been rejected. This rejection was made known in an open letter written on September 1st, 2025 to
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Ecclesiastical Affairs (NSCEA) strongly opposes the newly introduced curriculum for basic, senior secondary, and technical education in Nigeria. The curriculum reform has raised concerns among Christian groups and stakeholders, particularly the combination of Christian Religious Studies and Islamic Religious Studies into a single subject






