The Federal Government has unveiled a Teacher Ethics and Criminal Record Verification Framework, making it mandatory for all teachers in public and private schools to undergo ethics screening and criminal background checks before employment
Minister of Education Dr Tunji Alausa announced the initiative on Monday in Abuja at the official launch of the Teachers’ Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) digital portal and its new strategic vision for the teaching profession.
He said the measure is part of broader reforms aimed at restoring dignity, accountability, and professionalism to Nigeria’s education system.
“No teacher, whether in public or private institutions, will henceforth be employed without undergoing ethics screening and criminal background checks.
Private school owners will also be required to verify the TRCN registration and ethical clearance of their teachers,” Alausa declared.
The minister explained that the verification framework will be integrated into the TRCN digital portal, which provides real-time teacher registration, licensing, and monitoring.
According to him, the system will allow school administrators, government agencies, and stakeholders to confirm teachers’ credentials and compliance with ethical standards, thereby curbing cases of impersonation, forgery, and unqualified staff in schools.
He stressed that the policy will safeguard the integrity of the classroom by ensuring that only individuals of sound moral character and proven ethical conduct are entrusted with the responsibility of nurturing future generations.
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