FG releases approved textbooks for schools, introduces QR tracking

The Federal Government has released the final list of ranked and approved textbooks for use in Nigerian schools from 2026 to 2028, introducing QR-based tracking codes to strengthen transparency and accountability in textbook selection and procurement.

The government said the approved textbooks cover Primary 1, Primary 4, Junior Secondary School 1 (JSS 1), and Senior Secondary School 1 (SS 1), following the completion of the first phase of the national textbook ranking exercise.

The Director of Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Folasade Boriowo, made this known via a statement issued on Monday, September 28, 2026.

Boriowo said the exercise was conducted under the leadership of Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, and the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, with the final list approved by Alausa.

Boriowo noted that 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.

She 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 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 same identification and tracking measures will apply to the subsequent phase,” she said.

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The ministry spokesperson urged 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.

According to her, 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.

Boriowo added: “The complete 2026–2028 Ranked and Approved Textbooks, including the Ranking/QR Tracking Code for each approved title, is available through the link below:

“https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lOX8iWJ9poAVDwrzunuwkEZa2cknww53/view?usp=sharing

“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.”