The Federal Government has inaugurated the fifth Governing Council of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN). The newly formed council has been tasked with driving reforms in the teaching profession, ensuring that only qualified and certified educators are entrusted with classroom responsibilities.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony held in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, described the occasion as a major milestone in the government’s Renewed Hope Agenda under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He emphasized the importance of professionalism in teaching, stating that the era of unqualified teachers in the classroom must end.
“We are not just inaugurating a board today, but igniting a revolution in the standards, dignity, and future of Nigeria’s teaching profession,” Dr. Alausa declared. “Every Nigerian child deserves a certified professional—no exceptions.”
According to the minister, the Council is expected to enforce a new agenda that includes:
Eradicating unqualified teachers from classrooms,
Adopting digital platforms for teacher certification and professional development,
Enforcing ethical standards in education, and
Collaborating with state governments, unions, and global education partners such as UNESCO.
He warned that the Council’s progress would be monitored using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and underperformance would not be tolerated.
“This is not business as usual. Either deliver or step aside,” Alausa stated.
The newly appointed Chairman of the TRCN Governing Council, Dr. Saliu Mustapha, echoed these sentiments, underlining the societal role of teachers as a bridge between families and the state.
“When teachers are ineffective or absent, we begin to see disorder in society. In many cases, it’s not the absence of government, but the absence of teachers’ influence that destabilizes communities,” Dr. Mustapha noted.
He further advocated for the moral responsibilities of teachers beyond academic instruction and called for replicating the excellence of private schools in the public education system.
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