‘We Can’t Teach Children How to Have Abortions’ – Parent
A storm has erupted over a textbook used in some Nigerian schools that contains graphic content about abortion and family planning.
The book, “Classic Basic Science and Technology for Junior Secondary School Three,” has sparked outrage among parents and educators who say the material is not suitable for young students.
“This is completely unacceptable. Our children can’t be taught how to have abortions. We will take this to the National Council and the Minister of Education. How did this book get into schools? We are going to fight it,” said Haruna Danjuma, National Chairman, Parents Teachers Association.
The textbook, published by Thursmay Publishers, includes detailed information about abortion procedures and family planning methods.
The content has been condemned by principals, parents, and educational organizations, who argue that it is not part of the approved curriculum and is harmful to children.
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“We have set machinery in motion to ensure that any such books brought into schools will be seized immediately. We have liaised with the Ministry of Education to obtain copies for analysis, and we intend to use this as a point of advocacy with the ministry,” said Musa Ibrahim, National President, All Nigeria Conference of Principals of Public Schools.
Educational experts have also weighed in on the controversy, with some arguing that while sex education is important, the content of the book is excessive and potentially harmful to young adolescents. Others have emphasized the need for age-appropriate education that focuses on the consequences of abortion rather than the procedures.
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“The information provided is excessive for children in the 11 to 14-year age range. While sexual education is crucial, these young adolescents are at a stage of identity crisis versus role confusion in terms of psychosocial development,” said Dr. Adebimpe Oluwasayo, Clinical Psychologist, Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital.
The Federal Ministry of Education has responded by stating that the book has not been approved by the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council and that many textbooks in circulation have not gone through the approval process.
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