Saturday July 26, 2025
By TheNewsDESK |
The Federal Government has issued a firm directive to the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) to rid classrooms across the country of unqualified teachers, signaling a renewed drive to reform the teaching profession, PlatinumPost reported.
Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, gave the order on Friday during the inauguration of the 5th Governing Council of the TRCN in Abuja. He also tasked the council with revoking the licenses of teachers whose actions tarnish the integrity of the profession.
He stressed that the era of “business as usual” in the education sector was over, noting that the government was now committed to enforcing international best practices in teaching.
“Today marks not only the formal activation of a statutory governance structure but also a renewed commitment to professionalizing the teaching profession and repositioning our education system under the Renewed Hope Agenda of our dear President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR,” the minister said.
“We are also not merely inaugurating a board today, but igniting a revolution in the standards, dignity, and future of Nigeria’s teaching profession.
“Every Nigerian child deserves a certified professional with no exceptions.”
Dr. Alausa urged the Council to adopt digital innovations in certifying teachers, tracking continuous professional development (CPD), and preparing for a modern classroom environment that includes artificial intelligence (AI) and hybrid learning systems.
He also charged the Council with upholding ethical standards in the profession and recognizing outstanding educators.
The minister further encouraged collaboration with state governments, teacher unions, and global bodies such as UNESCO to ensure Nigerian teaching standards meet global expectations.
“Let us emulate the best. In Finland for example, teachers are revered like doctors. We must strive toward that ethos here in Nigeria, where our teachers are celebrated not just as facilitators of knowledge, but as nation builders.
“This administration, under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR has made it clear that no education system can rise above the quality of its teachers. Therefore, the Ministry is pursuing numerous initiatives to ensure teacher quality and welfare.”
Also speaking at the event, the Chairman of the Governing Council, TRCN, Comrade Mustapha Saliu, expressed gratitude to President Tinubu and the minister for their confidence in the board members.
He assured the minister of the board’s unwavering commitment to deliver on the mandate given to it.
Reiterating the importance of teachers not only to the learners, but to the society at large, the chairman urged members of the board to work assiduously to reset the teaching profession for the benefit of the learner and the good of the society.
Saliu appealed to President Tinubu to restore the funding of TRCN. Stressing that funding of the Council, especially to enable it to pay workers’ salaries, would go a long way to boost their morale, even as he pledged the Council’s commitment to fulfilling its mandate.
On her part, the Registrar of TRCN, Dr. Ronke Soyombo, applauded the minister and the President for their efforts in transforming Nigeria’s education sector. She reaffirmed the Council’s resolve to work with all stakeholders and ensure Nigerian teachers are globally competitive and professionally equipped.
