12,539 Teachers Participate in 2024 Professional Qualifying Exams

The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) administers the PQE to assess the professional aptitude of educators.

A total of 12,539 teachers across the nation participated in the May session of the Professional Qualifying Examination (PQE), which took place from Thursday to Saturday.

The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) administers the PQE to assess the professional aptitude of educators.

Dr. Jacinta Ezeahurukwe, Director of Certification and Licensing at TRCN, speaking in Abuja on Saturday, emphasized that the exam ensures that only qualified teachers are teaching nationwide.

Ezeahurukwe noted the significant national and international impact of the exam, stating that the 'no PQE, no teaching' policy implemented in 2019 led to a surge in teachers obtaining their PQE.

"The teaching profession is now highly regarded both locally and globally," Ezeahurukwe remarked. "One must be registered and licensed by the TRCN to teach."

She mentioned that the PQE, initiated by TRCN in 2014, has gained international recognition, with the UK acknowledging it by allowing Nigerian teachers to apply for Qualifying Teacher Status.

Ezeahurukwe elaborated that the PQE verifies the essential knowledge required by professional teaching standards.

For the May PQE, Benue State had the highest number of candidates with 1,416 registrations, followed closely by Osun State with 1,410. Cross River and Ebonyi States had the fewest candidates, with 59 and 69 respectively.

Ezeahurukwe highlighted the growing recognition of the exam's importance, with most schools requiring TRCN certification for hiring.

She explained that TRCN ensures that every educational institution, from primary to tertiary levels, employs qualified teachers.

"We've integrated the PQE into the graduation process for education students," she said. "They take the exam at their schools, allowing them to graduate as registered teachers, ready to enter the profession without delay."

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