During the inauguration of the 5th Governing Council of TRCN in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, ordered an immediate clampdown on substandard teaching practices and mandated the withdrawal of licenses from any educator found tarnishing the image of the profession.
He emphasized that the era of mediocrity in Nigeria’s education system is officially over.
“Today’s inauguration signals a renewed national drive toward professionalizing teaching and restoring the dignity of education under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR,” Alausa declared.
The Minister called on the new council to fully integrate digital tools in teacher certification, implement robust systems for tracking Continuous Professional Development (CPD), and prepare educators for emerging trends like artificial intelligence and hybrid learning.
He also emphasized the strict enforcement of ethical codes and called for a reward system that honors excellence in teaching.
He further urged partnerships with state governments, UNESCO, and other stakeholders to elevate Nigeria’s standard to global benchmarks.
“In countries like Finland, teachers are respected like doctors. That’s the mindset we must adopt,” he said.
Chairman of the newly inaugurated Governing Council, Comrade Mustapha Saliu, expressed gratitude to President Tinubu and pledged the council’s commitment to transforming the profession.
He also appealed for the reinstatement of TRCN’s funding to ensure staff welfare and operational efficiency.
Dr. Ronke Soyombo, TRCN Registrar, praised the Federal Government’s educational reforms and assured stakeholders that Nigerian teachers will be globally competitive.
The renewed focus on teacher quality underscores the administration’s resolve that no education system can outperform the quality of its educators.
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