The Federal Ministry of Education has outlined eligibility requirements and documents for the Accelerated Teacher Professionalisation Programme (ATPP), ahead of Cohort 2.
It targets serving teachers without professional qualifications.
Who is eligible?
Eligible applicants include currently teaching non-professional teachers with non-education degrees, Higher National Diplomas (HND), Ordinary National Diplomas (OND) or National Diplomas (ND). They may work in public or non-state schools, Early Childhood Care, Development and Education (ECCDE), primary and secondary schools, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), and non-formal settings.
The first cohort required 24 months’ teaching experience. The Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) pathway is for degree and HND holders, while the Professional Diploma in Education (PDE) is for OND/ND holders.
Required documents
Prepare a National Identification Number (NIN), academic certificates and evidence of teaching, such as an appointment letter, school attestation or pay records.
How to apply
Cohort 2 applications are not yet open. Registration details will be announced later. Check https://atpp.education.gov.ng/ for updates. Avoid unofficial agents.





