August 25, 2025 – The Federal Government has launched a new digital platform aimed at improving the Nigerian teaching workforce.
The portal was unveiled on Monday in Abuja by the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) in partnership with the United Kingdom-funded Partnership for Learning for All in Nigeria (PLANE).
Speaking at the event, the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, described the initiative as a major step forward for the education sector. She said the launch would not only lead to the digitisation of records but also provide a credible and transparent database of Nigerian teachers.
She said, “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. In a world that is increasingly digital, where knowledge travels at the speed of light and where nations are competing through ideas, skills, and creativity, Nigeria cannot afford to remain behind.”
The Minister explained that the portal will make teacher registration and licensing easier nationwide while ensuring accountability and restoring dignity to the teaching profession.
“Through the creation of this portal, TRCN is not merely digitising records; it is redefining the narrative of the Nigerian teaching profession. With this innovation, we will now: ensure seamless registration and licensing of teachers nationwide; provide a transparent and credible database of qualified professionals; enable real-time access to professional development opportunities and strengthen accountability and restore dignity in the teaching profession,” she added.
Also speaking, Senior Education Advisor at the British High Commission, Ian Attfield, said the UK government is committed to supporting Nigeria in building a stronger education system. He noted the importance of adequately training and motivating teachers.
He said, “The UK government, through the FCDO PLANE programme, has been delighted to work with TRCN on the development of the portal, but also, I think more broadly, looking at their strategic vision and plan over the next few years. There are lots of different types of teachers, Suban teachers, teachers, communities, volunteering in faith-based education, lots of teachers who are under- or unqualified at teaching in various forms of low-cost private schools. So, the diversity means that these systems need to be integrated, they need to be smart, but they also need to be motivated.”
Attfield further assured that the UK government will continue to support Nigeria’s education sector through technical and strategic partnerships.