Nigerian Govt Disclaims Approval of Textbook Excluding Igbo History

Nigerian Govt Disclaims Approval of Textbook Excluding Igbo History

The textbook, "Living History", reportedly excluded the history and culture of the Igbo people, according to several posts on social media.

FG Denies Endorsing History Textbook Without Igbo Section

The Federal Ministry of Education has denied approving the “Living History” textbook, which reportedly excludes Igbo content, clarifying that the book is not authorized for use in any Nigerian school. In a statement issued by its Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, the Ministry emphasized that “Living History” has never been submitted to the National Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), the statutory body t…

Federal government denies approving history textbook without Igbo section

The Federal Ministry of Education denied approving “Living History”, confirmed it was not submitted to NERDC, and urged schools to reject misinformation.

"Living History" Textbook NOT Approved For Nigerian Schools — Fed Ministry Of Education Sets Record Straight, Says Book Never Submitted To NERDC For Review

The Federal Ministry of Education has firmly rejected claims that a History textbook titled “Living History” is approved for use in Nigerian schools, stating clearly and unequivocally that the book has not been recommended for use in any Nigerian school. The statement, issued on February 2, 2026, from the Office of the Director, Press and Public Relations, was signed by Boriowo Folasade, Director, Press and Public Relations. The attention of the…

‘Living History’ Textbook Not Approved For Nigerian Schools, Says FG

The Federal Ministry of Education has stated that “Living History” is not an approved textbook and has not been recommended for use in any Nigerian school. The ministry issued the clarification in response to reports surrounding the History textbook, including the alleged exclusion of Igbo content. In a statement by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, the ministry said the book was never submitted to the National Educatio…

'Living History' textbook not approved for Nigerian schools, FG says

The attention of the Federal Ministry of Education 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 is approved for use in Nigerian schools. The Ministry wishes to state clearly, firmly, and unequivocally that “Living … The post ‘Living History’ textbook not approved for Nigerian schools, FG say…