The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) has strengthened collaboration with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC).
Officials held a strategic engagement to align regulation and funding in basic education.
Stakeholders said the regulator and primary funder must work in sync.
Discussions focused on building a stronger teacher development pipeline.
Officials examined reforms from training institutions to classroom practice.
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They reviewed plans to restructure the Mandatory Continuing Professional Development framework.
The meeting proposed innovative compliance models, including a “Points & Coins” system.
The model aims to improve accountability and continuous professional growth.
Participants also explored expanding accreditation for Trainers of Trainers.
They said broader accreditation will eliminate unqualified actors.
Officials noted that stronger oversight will protect public investment in training.
The engagement also addressed professional standards for school leaders.
Officials referenced ongoing collaboration with the British Council.
They said leadership excellence drives school success.
Stakeholders reaffirmed that synergy between TRCN and UBEC remains critical.
They said every Nigerian child deserves a qualified and compliant teacher.
