Nigeria to train 250,000 unqualified teachers
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The Federal Government of Nigeria will begin a six-month program in October 2026 to professionally qualify 250,000 teachers currently working without recognized credentials.
The initiative, called the Accelerated Teacher Professionalisation Pathway (ATPP), aims to improve the quality of basic and secondary education by providing a structured path for existing teachers to gain qualifications without interrupting classroom instruction. The National Teachers’ Institute (NTI) in Kaduna will coordinate the program under the supervision of Education Minister Dr.
Tunji Alausa, working with organizations like the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) and the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN). Teachers with university degrees will pursue a Postgraduate Diploma in Education, while those with National Diplomas will take a Professional Diploma in Education. The ATPP will combine digital learning, virtual sessions, and supervised teaching practice conducted in teachers’ actual classrooms. NTI will assess teachers’ competence in real-world settings, requiring mentors, supervisors, and verification of teaching materials.
Organizers developed the curriculum with input from 40 experts from universities, colleges of education, and education agencies. The government intends this program to align teachers with professional standards and support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
