adminThe Federal Ministry of Education has directed that all teachers across Nigeria must be fully certified and licensed before the end of the 2026/2027 academic session, as part of efforts to sanitise the teaching profession and improve standards in the country’s education sector.
The move comes amid growing concerns over the presence of unqualified individuals in classrooms and the urgent need to strengthen professionalism in Nigeria’s teaching workforce.
According to the directive, the policy will be enforced by the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) to ensure that only properly trained and professionally qualified educators are allowed to teach in schools nationwide.
Under the new requirement, teachers are expected to visit the Council’s official portal to either obtain or renew their professional licences. The licences, according to the Council, will remain valid for three years.
In a further development, the Council disclosed that certified teachers who intend to seek employment opportunities outside Nigeria will also be issued Letters of Professional Standing. The initiative is aimed at improving the global recognition, mobility, and competitiveness of Nigerian teachers.
As part of the updated regulatory framework, the Council also introduced a mandatory induction programme that must be completed before full registration can be granted.
The TRCN further stated that individuals with criminal records will not be eligible for registration, a move seen as part of broader efforts to uphold integrity, discipline, and professionalism within the teaching profession.
The latest directive is expected to significantly reshape the education sector, particularly in both public and private schools, as authorities intensify efforts to ensure that every teacher in the classroom meets the required professional standards
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