Department of Certification and Licensing
Maintaining professional integrity through structured registration, certification, and licensing of educators across Nigeria
Leadership
Mr. Okunola Abimbola
Acting Director, Certification & Licensing Department
Mr. Okunola Abimbola serves as the Acting Director of the Certification and Licensing Department at the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN). With extensive experience in educational administration and teacher professional development, he leads the department responsible for maintaining the professional integrity of Nigeria's teaching workforce.
Under his leadership, the department oversees the registration, certification, and licensing of educators across the country, ensuring that only qualified teachers are certified to practice in Nigeria's educational institutions.
Department Overview
The Certification and Licensing Department of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) plays a crucial role in maintaining the professional integrity of the teaching profession. Tasked with overseeing the registration, certification, and licensing of educators, the department ensures that only qualified teachers are Certified and Licensed to practice in Nigeria.
Through strategic policy implementation, the Certification and Licensing Department plays a vital role in upholding professionalism and excellence within Nigeria's education sector. By maintaining structured registration, certification, and quality assurance frameworks, TRCN continues to safeguard the standards of the teaching profession.
Departmental Flow Chart
Departmental Objectives
The department's primary objectives include:
- Establishing a structured system for the registration and documentation of educators
- Ensuring the issuance and renewal of professional certificates and licenses
- Administering the Professional Qualifying Examination (PQE) to qualified teachers
- Implementing quality assurance mechanisms to uphold professional standards
Department Divisions
Registration and Documentation Division
Responsible for establishing a structured system for the registration and documentation of educators, ensuring comprehensive record-keeping and processing of teacher applications.
Certification and Licensing Production Division
Handles the issuance and renewal of professional certificates and licenses, ensuring that only qualified teachers receive proper documentation to practice in Nigeria.
Examination Division
Administers the Professional Qualifying Examination (PQE) to qualified teachers, ensuring standardized assessment and evaluation of teaching competencies.
Quality Assurance and Improvement Division
Implements quality assurance mechanisms to uphold professional standards and continuously improve the certification and licensing processes.
Induction Division
Oversees the professional induction of new teachers, ensuring smooth transition into the teaching profession with proper orientation and support.
