3,963 teachers fail professional qualifying examination — TRCN

The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), has revealed that the aftermath of the November 2023 diet of the Professional Qualifying Examination for educators has left a significant number of teachers reeling, with a staggering 3,963 individuals failing the crucial assessment.

TRCN Registrar, Josiah Ajiboye, addressed the media during an interactive session held on Monday, emphasizing the Council’s unwavering dedication to enhancing the teaching profession across the nation.

The examination, which was administered in 38 centers nationwide, witnessed the participation of 15,753 teachers.

Ajiboye delivered a breakdown of the examination outcomes, stating, “Out of the total candidates who sat for the examination, 10,636 successfully passed, constituting approximately 72.9 percent. Regrettably, 3,963 candidates did not meet the required standards.”

The registrar shed light on additional factors influencing the results, noting instances of absenteeism and examination malpractices.

While some candidates were notably absent from the examination, others faced the repercussions of engaging in malpractices, leading to the cancellation of their results.

This revelation has sparked concerns within the education sector, prompting discussions on the preparedness of teachers and the effectiveness of the examination process.

The TRCN, in response, has reiterated its commitment to fostering improvements in the teaching profession, promising to address the challenges that contributed to the high number of failures.

Educators, policymakers, and stakeholders in the education sector find themselves at the crossroads, contemplating the necessary measures to ensure the continued enhancement of teaching standards in Nigeria.