The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening teacher professionalism, institutional capacity and digital transformation as critical pillars for improving learning outcomes and driving sustainable education reforms across the country.
The Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, stated this while addressing participants at the 2026 Three-Day Retreat of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) in Abuja.
According to the minister, quality teachers and strong educational institutions remain the foundation of national development. She noted that the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda, alongside the Nigeria Education Sector Renewal Initiative (NESRI), is implementing reforms aimed at improving foundational learning, enhancing teacher quality, strengthening governance and accelerating digital transformation across the education sector.
Professor Ahmad urged the TRCN to sustain efforts in promoting professional standards, ethical practice and continuous professional development for teachers. She also encouraged the council to leverage technology to improve communication, data management and service delivery.
The minister further called for closer collaboration between the Federal Ministry of Education, the TRCN, the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) and other key stakeholders to equip teachers with the digital skills required for effective teaching in the 21st century.
She reaffirmed the Federal Ministry of Education’s commitment to supporting initiatives that promote teacher professionalisation, institutional excellence and technology-driven service delivery, stressing that investment in teachers remains essential to building a globally competitive education system and delivering improved learning outcomes for every Nigerian child.
The statement was issued by the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education, Boriowo Folasade.
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