The Federal Ministry of Education has realigned the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria and the National Teachers’ Institute to enhance teacher professionalism and improve education delivery across the country.

Outlining the new roles for the two agencies in a press release issued on Sunday via its official X account, the ministry mandated that all teachers must be registered with TRCN.

It explained that NTI will now concentrate on in-service training and Community Professional Development programs, while the TRCN will take on the responsibility of regulating and licensing teachers nationwide.

Education Minister, Dr. Maruf Alausa, unveiled new guidelines for both organisations, covering key areas such as teacher registration, professional development, compliance monitoring, welfare, and curriculum standards.

He said, “No teacher will stand before a Nigerian classroom without TRCN registration & licensing. This guarantees competent and professional teaching for every child.

“This reform is about results and sustainability. Nigerian children will be taught by the best, prepared for the best, and supported by the best. It is Renewed Hope in action.”

Alausa, on Thursday, warned secondary schools to ensure their teachers have the proper certification, or the schools will no longer be allowed to serve as examination centres.

He said that from 2027, accreditation of both public and private secondary schools for the conduct of public examinations, including WASSCE, NABTEB, NECO and NBIAS, would be strictly tied to teachers’ TRCN certification.