The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) has set 2027 as the deadline for unqualified teachers to exit the profession. Only individuals holding education degrees will be permitted to teach in Nigeria from that year, according to Dr Ronke Soyombo, Registrar and Chief Executive of the TRCN. She disclosed the policy shift during a public address in Nsukka, where she emphasized the need for professional standards in teaching. The reform targets teachers without formal education qualifications, effectively barring them from continued practice after 2027. The TRCN described the move as part of a broader effort to professionalize the teaching sector. No transitional measures or support programs for affected teachers were detailed during the announcement. The policy applies nationwide and will affect all public and private school instructors. Dr Soyombo stated that teaching must be recognized as a licensed profession, similar to law or medicine. The TRCN did not provide data on the number of teachers who may be impacted by the change. The announcement was made by Felix Ikem in a report attributed to The Sun Nigeria.
Dr Ronke Soyombo insists only degree-holding educators can teach by 2027, yet offers no plan for the thousands already in classrooms without such credentials. The policy risks abruptly removing teachers who may have years of experience but lack formal qualifications. Students in underserved schools could face disruptions if replacements are not rapidly trained and deployed. The TRCN's timeline appears firm, but its feasibility rests on resources and logistics not mentioned in the announcement.
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