Trcn reveals number of registered teachers in nigeria
According to the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), as of 2020, there are approximately 1.4 million registered teachers in Nigeria. This number represents about 70% of the total number of teachers in the country.
Here is a breakdown of the number of registered teachers in Nigeria by category:
- Registered Teachers: 1,394,444
- Registered Teachers with Postgraduate Qualifications: 234,111
- Registered Teachers with Bachelor's Degree: 944,333
- Registered Teachers with National Certificate in Education (NCE): 216,000
It's worth noting that the TRCN is responsible for the registration of teachers in Nigeria, and the registration process involves verifying the qualifications and credentials of teachers to ensure that they meet the minimum standards for teaching in the country.
The TRCN was established in 1993 to regulate the teaching profession in Nigeria and to ensure that teachers are qualified and competent to teach. The council is responsible for the registration of teachers, the issuance of teaching certificates, and the monitoring of the teaching profession in the country.
The registration of teachers by the TRCN is an important step in ensuring that teachers in Nigeria are qualified and competent to teach, and that they meet the minimum standards for teaching in the country.