- FG Inaugurates 5th TRCN Governing Council
- … Vows to Eliminate Unqualified Teachers
- Alausa emphasized that teaching is not merely a job but a civic and moral duty
The Federal Government has inaugurated the fifth Governing Council of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), charging it with the responsibility of reforming the teaching profession and ensuring that only qualified, certified educators are allowed in Nigerian classrooms.
Eko Hot Blog reports that during the inauguration ceremony held in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, described the occasion as a major step in advancing the quality of education under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
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“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 stated.
“Every Nigerian child deserves a certified professional no exceptions.”
He outlined the Council’s key mandate, which includes removing unqualified teachers from classrooms, adopting digital tools for teacher certification and continuous professional development, enforcing ethical standards, and collaborating with state governments, unions, and international education bodies like UNESCO.
Dr. Alausa emphasized that teaching is not merely a job but a civic and moral duty, noting that teachers must also be mentors and role models. He added that the Council’s performance will be evaluated quarterly based on clear Key Performance Indicators, with no room for excuses or delays.
“This is not business as usual. Either deliver or step aside,” the Minister warned.
In his remarks, Chairman of the TRCN Governing Council, Dr. Saliu Mustapha, stressed the critical role of teachers in bridging the gap between families and the state. He warned that a breakdown in this connection could lead to disorder in society.
“Certified teachers often have no institutional affiliation outside the teaching profession—perhaps only the police are as close. So if this link is weak, the connection between the family and the state collapses,” Mustapha explained.
“This leads to disorder in society. Some areas appear ungoverned not because government is absent, but because the influence of teachers is missing.”
He added that teachers should go beyond delivering academic content and focus on moral development as well.Dr. Mustapha also acknowledged the success of private schools and called for their achievements to be replicated in public schools. “Private schools are performing well, and we must duplicate that success in government schools,” he said.
The TRCN, as the regulatory body for the teaching profession in Nigeria, is responsible for maintaining high standards of professionalism and ethics in the education sector. The newly inaugurated Council is expected to drive reforms that will uplift the quality of teaching and learning across the country.
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