FG Deepens Teacher Professionalism, Tasks Trcn To Drive Digital Transformation And Improve Learning Outcomes

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening teacher professionalism, institutional capacity and digital transformation as key drivers of improved learning outcomes and sustainable education reforms across Nigeria.

This was disclosed in a press release signed by Boriowo Folasade, Director, Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, on 28th July, 2026.

Speaking at the 2026 Three-Day Retreat of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria, TRCN, in Abuja, the Honourable Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Sa'id Ahmad, said quality teachers and strong institutions remain the foundation of national development. 

She noted that the Renewed Hope Agenda and the Nigeria Education Sector Renewal Initiative, NESRI, are advancing reforms to improve foundational learning, strengthen teacher quality, enhance governance and accelerate digital transformation across the education sector.

Professor Ahmad urged TRCN to continue promoting professional standards, ethical practice and continuous teacher development while leveraging technology to improve communication, data management and service delivery. 

She also called for stronger collaboration between the Federal Ministry of Education, TRCN, the Nigeria Union of Teachers and other stakeholders to equip teachers with the digital competencies required for 21st-century education.

The Federal Ministry of Education reiterated its commitment to supporting initiatives that strengthen teacher professionalisation, institutional excellence and technology-driven service delivery. It reaffirmed that investing in teachers remains central to building a globally competitive education system and achieving better learning outcomes for every Nigerian child.