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From Fred Ezeh, Abuja
The Federal Ministry of Education has reassigned new responsibilities to two of its parastatals, the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) and the National Teachers’ Institute (NTI).
Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, in a statement, on Sunday, explained that the move was part of ongoing reforms to strengthen the teaching profession, streamline education delivery, and ensure high-quality learning for every Nigerian child.
The Minister explained that both agencies 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, ensuring its courses align with approved standards and frameworks. Under the new framework, the NTI will return to its core mandate of in-service teacher training and continuous professional development at the foundational, basic, and post-basic levels, while the TRCN will focus exclusively on regulating the teaching profession and licensing qualified teachers nationwide.”
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Dr. Alausa described the reform as “a big day for the Nigerian child,” emphasizing that the restructuring will sustain ongoing progress in teacher quality and educational outcomes.
He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to embedding professionalism in teaching, expanding access to continuous professional development, and enforcing compliance across all levels of education.
“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.
He assured Nigerians that it will continue to monitor implementation closely while working with states, private proprietors, and other stakeholders to deliver on this mandate.
