Nigeria Launches TRCN Digital Portal, Unveils Strategic Vision for Teachers
The new TRCN Digital Portal, is designed to be a one-stop-shop for teachers to manage their professional careers.
In a move to modernize the nation’s education sector, the Federal Ministry of Education has officially launched a new digital portal for the Teachers’ Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN ) and unveiled a comprehensive Strategic Vision for Nigerian teachers.
The new TRCN Digital Portal, is designed to be a one-stop-shop for teachers to manage their professional careers. This platform will streamline various administrative processes, including registration, licensing, renewals, and professional development. It also serves as a centralized, national database of teachers.
During the launch, Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, described the initiatives as significant milestones in transforming education and repositioning the teaching profession. He outlined a Strategic Vision founded on several key pillars: professionalization, digitalization, accountability, equity, and global alignment. The Minister also introduced a new Teacher Ethics and Criminal Record Verification Framework to enhance classroom safety.
Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Said Ahmad, noted that the digital portal is a direct reflection of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope Agenda” and aims to equip teachers with essential digital tools. The TRCN Registrar, Dr. Ronke Soyombo, highlighted that the portal is part of her 100-day digitization plan. She also announced further reforms to the Professional Qualifying Examination (PQE), which will be streamlined into five core areas, and the upcoming launch of an AI-powered lesson plan generator.
The initiative has received international praise for its focus on transparency and its potential to motivate teachers. Dr. Patrick Adeleye, CEO of TeckPlus Digital Solutions, the company behind the portal, noted its ability to address existing data gaps within Nigeria’s teacher database. The Ministry of Education reaffirmed its commitment to innovation, inclusivity, and maintaining high professional standards, ensuring that teachers remain a central part of national development.
