No fewer than 10,000 teachers across Nigeria have registered on the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria digital portal for the May 14 to 16, 2026, Batch A Professional Qualifying Examination.

The Registrar and Chief Executive of TRCN, Dr Ronke Soyombo, told The PUNCH on Tuesday that the development reflects growing acceptance of the platform and its capacity to handle nationwide registration and licensing processes.

The TRCN digital portal was launched in September 2025 with the support of the Minister of Education, Maruf Alausa.

It represents a major milestone in the modernisation of teacher registration, licensing, and certification processes in Nigeria.

Soyombo explained that although some users experienced difficulties at the early stage of the portal’s rollout, the issues were mainly due to high traffic and increased demand, as well as system upgrades and the transition from manual to digital processes.

“The initial challenges experienced were largely attributable to high user traffic and increased demand following nationwide rollout; ongoing system upgrades aimed at enhancing performance and security, which were duly communicated to users across all teacher platforms; and adaptation issues associated with transitioning from manual to digital processes,” she said.

The registrar maintained that the platform is now operating smoothly and efficiently, adding that the volume of successful registrations confirms its effectiveness.

“The TRCN digital registration portal is running smoothly and has continued to serve teachers nationwide without interruption,” she said, noting that “over 10,000 teachers successfully registered for the May 14–16, 2026 Batch A Professional Qualifying Examination,” she said.

She emphasised that the registration record serves as proof that the system is functional and reliable.

“This verifiable record shows clearly that the system is functional and effective,” she added.

Soyombo further clarified that the initial challenges were part of a normal adjustment process and not a sign of failure of the digital initiative.

According to her, the portal remains the only approved and transparent channel for teacher registration, licensing, and certification in Nigeria.

She also commended teachers for their patience and cooperation, assuring that efforts are ongoing to further strengthen and improve the digital platform.

The council further clarified that it has never authorised any bank to sell registration forms since its inception.

“Registration is exclusively conducted through the official TRCN portal, ensuring transparency and eliminating fraudulent practices,” she explained. (The PUNCH)

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