The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has criticised the Nigerian government for prioritising other sectors over the teaching profession, which they believe is the foundation for the development of all other fields.
The National President of NUT, Audu Amba, expressed his concerns during a meeting in Abuja on Thursday where he called on the Federal Government to reconsider its decision to halt funding for the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN).
Amba emphasized the importance of TRCN as the regulatory body that professionalizes educators at all levels of education in the country.
He questioned the government’s commitment to the teaching profession, stating, “I have never seen everywhere in the world that a regulatory body that is supposed to regulate the teaching profession is not funded, do we really mean business when doing this?”
On his part, the Registrar/Chief Executive of TRCN, Prof. Josiah Ajiboye, highlighted the significance of reviewing the Professional Standards for School Leadership to align with the evolving instructional roles of school leaders.
He said, “The document is setting the stage for a transformative impact on the educational landscape of Nigeria.
“The standards outlined herein are intended to promote a culture of continuous improvement, professional growth, and accountability among school leaders.”
