Nigeria Opens Six‑Month Teacher Certification Pathway for Non‑Education Graduates

The Nigerian federal government has launched a six‑month Accelerated Teacher Professionalisation Pathway that allows holders of BSc, HND, and ND degrees to obtain professional teacher certification. The programme is designed to broaden the pool of qualified teachers by opening the profession to graduates from non‑education disciplines. Applicants must complete a condensed training course and pass the required assessments to earn certification. The initiative is part of a broader effort to address teacher shortages in the country’s public schools. By providing a streamlined route to certification, the government aims to increase the number of qualified educators available for deployment across Nigeria’s schools.