FG debunks social media rumors of scrapping NBAIS, confirms body remains operational
Federal Ministry of Education denied social media rumors claiming plans to abolish the National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS), calling the allegations false, misleading, and entirely unfounded. Spokesperson Folasade Boriowo stated no bill has been initiated before the National Assembly seeking NBAIS' abolition, and the ministry has not endorsed any policy to scrap the board.
NBAIS remains a duly recognized federal examination body under the education ministry, responsible for developing, standardizing, and certifying Arabic and Islamic education nationwide. Established in 1960, it gained national recognition as an examination body in 2011 and became fully autonomous in 2017. The board conducts three major examinations annually, including the Senior Arabic and Islamic Secondary School Certificate Examination (SAISSCE) and the Tahfeez Examination for Qur’anic memorization specialists.
Certificates issued by NBAIS are recognized by the Federal Ministry of Education and accepted by many tertiary institutions as equivalent to other national secondary qualifications. The ministry emphasized its continued support for all legally established educational institutions under extant laws and principles of inclusiveness, equity, and equal opportunity.
Students and educators should disregard the unfounded social media claims—NBAIS operations, examinations, and certification processes continue normally without disruption.