INTRODUCTION

This paper examined implementation issues in the new senior secondary education curriculum in Nigeria. It discussed the concept curriculum implementation.

It enumerated the objectives of secondary education as indicated in National Policy on Education. Implementation issues in the new senior secondary education curriculum were highlighted and discussed. The prospects were pointed out and its implication for Nigeria’s cultural policy itemized.

Recommendations were made such as the facilities and ICT equipment necessary for effective implementation of the new curriculum should be adequately provided in schools and government should provide adequate number of qualified subject teachers to handle effectively all the new subjects.