The Federal Government on Monday launched a digital portal aimed at creating a credible database of Nigerian teachers, streamlining licensing processes, and promoting professionalism in the education sector.
The platform, unveiled in Abuja by the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) in partnership with the UK-funded Partnership for Learning for All in Nigeria (PLANE) programme, is expected to enhance transparency and efficiency in teacher management.
Speaking at the launch, the Minister of State for Education, Prof Suwaiba Ahmad, described the initiative as a transformative step for the sector.
“Today, we are not merely unveiling a portal, we are opening a new chapter – a chapter where technology, innovation and efficiency become the heartbeat of teacher professionalism in our country,” Ahmad said.
She explained that the portal would allow seamless registration and licensing of teachers, provide a transparent database of qualified professionals, offer real-time access to professional development opportunities, and strengthen accountability.
“In an increasingly digital world, where knowledge travels at the speed of light and nations are competing through ideas, skills and creativity, Nigeria cannot afford to remain behind. To build the future we dream of, we must embrace the tools of the 21st century,” she added.
Ian Attfield, Senior Education Adviser at the British High Commission, said the UK government was pleased to support the project, noting that Nigeria’s teaching workforce remained diverse and often underqualified.
“There are lots of different types of teachers — community teachers, volunteers in faith-based education, and those in low-cost private schools. Many of them are under or unqualified.
“The diversity means that these systems need to be integrated, they need to be smart, but they also need to be motivated,” Attfield said.
He assured that the UK government, through its Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, would continue to back Nigeria’s education reforms.
