The Resource Centre for Human Rights & Civic Education (CHRICED) joined other stakeholders in opposing the Federal Government’s proposed 12–4 Education Model. In a widely published press statement, CHRICED described the policy as a misplaced priority that fails to address the fundamental challenges plaguing Nigeria’s education system. The statement emphasized that rather than adjusting the duration of education at various levels, a comprehensive overhaul is necessary to improve quality, accessibility, and global competitiveness.

According to CHRICED, the challenges in the education sector include declining standards, outdated curricula, inadequate funding, and chronic shortages of instructional materials, all of which hinder effective teaching and learning. CHRICED also highlighted the alarming statistics of out-of-school children and the persistent corruption and mismanagement of public funds that continue to drain resources meant for education. The statement concluded by calling on the National Council of Education to prioritize far-reaching policy reforms that strengthen the education system and equip graduates with the skills to compete internationally.