By The Federal Government lauched a new online system designed to streamline the registration, certification, and development of teachers nationwide.
The recently introduced portal, developed by the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), offers a one-stop solution for teachers to register, renew licenses, and access professional development resources smoothly. It also facilitates exam scheduling and maintains a centralized database tracking educators’ career growth and performance.
Minsister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, stressed that this advancement represents more than just technological innovation, it symbolizes a strategy anchored on professionalization, digital adoption, transparency, fairness, and aligning with international educational standards. The government is also rolling out a mandatory Teacher Ethics and Criminal Record Verification Framework to safeguard classroom integrity and ensure pupils’ protection.
Private school administrators will be mandated to verify their teachers’ TRCN registration and ethical clearance through the platform’s integrated secure verification feature.
Dr. Ronke Soyombo, TRCN’s Registrar, shared that the portal is part of a fast-track plan to digitalize council operations, enabling educators to complete registrations, download results, and print certificates from their homes without visiting government offices. The licensure exam process has been refined to focus on five critical subjects: foundational mathematics, literacy, digital literacy, safeguarding, and pedagogy.
An AI-powered lesson plan generator is also set for deployment by October, aiming to provide teachers with adaptable and contextual instructional materials. This innovation is projected to increase certified teachers by 50%, boost child protection measures, and elevate Nigeria’s educational standards.
Dr. Patrick Adeleye, CEO of TeckPlus Digital Solutions which developed the platform, stated that the program started 20 months ago to remedy challenges in teacher data management. The lack of accurate data on certified and qualified teachers had previously hampered learning outcomes nationwide.
International experts welcomed the development. Chikodi Onyemerela, Director of Programmes at the British Council, called it a major step forward in transforming education in Nigeria, while Ian Attfield, Senior Education Adviser at the British High Commission, noted the platform’s potential to motivate educators through improved data transparency.
Mohammed Isa, Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, emphasized that the system will incorporate accessibility tools such as screen readers, sign language, and digital braille in alignment with the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda to ensure inclusiveness.
We are not merely introducing new technology; we are renewing our commitment to the dignity, growth, and future of our teachers – Dr. Alausa
Registrar Soyombo added,
With this system, teachers across Nigeria can conveniently register, access their results, and print their certificates from the comfort of their homes
This digital transformation represents a leap toward modernizing Nigeria’s education system by empowering teachers through streamlined processes, enhanced transparency, and ethical standards.
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