The Federal Government has warned that no teacher will be allowed to stand before pupils without proper registration and licensing by the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN).
Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, made this known in a statement issued on Sunday by the ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade.
“This ensures that every child is taught by competent, professional teachers who meet the highest standards,” Dr. Alausa stated.
The minister explained that both the TRCN and the National Teachers’ Institute (NTI) now have new operational guidelines to enhance governance, oversight, and accountability.
“Key provisions for TRCN include mandatory teacher registration and licensing, digital integration with the national Education Management Information System, and strict enforcement of ethics and discipline within the profession. The NTI, on its part, will serve as the national implementing body for distance-based teacher training programmes, while ensuring its courses align with approved standards and frameworks,” the statement said.
Dr. Alausa described the reform as “a big day for the Nigerian child,” emphasising that the restructuring will sustain ongoing progress in teacher quality and educational outcomes.
“This reform is about results and sustainability. It is about building a future where Nigerian children are taught by the best, prepared for the best, and supported by the best. We are consolidating progress to ensure sustainability, capability, and accountability in our teaching workforce. It is Renewed Hope in action,” the minister said.
“The Federal Ministry of Education assured Nigerians that it will continue to monitor implementation closely while working with states, private proprietors, and other stakeholders to deliver on this mandate. This is Renewed Hope in Action in the education sector,” the statement added.
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