THE NATION
The United Kingdom (UK) Government recently announced that Nigerian teachers could come over to take up teaching appointments. This has elicited mixed reactions from stakeholders. Some say it will compound the brain drain crisis in the country. But, the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) says it means global recognition for registered teachers. DAMOLA KOLA-DARE and VICTORIA AMADI report.
Beyond the mouth-watering promises made to teachers by President Muhammadu Buhari during the World Teachers’ Day in 2020, in Abuja, it is now time for them to jubilate. Reason? They can now leave the country for sunnier climes and the Golden Fleece.
Nigerians can apply for qualified teacher status (QTS) through the Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) in the United Kingdom, with effect from February 1, 2023, following the listing of Nigeria as one of the eligible African countries for teaching.
Other foreign countries eligible for the UK teaching job include Ghana, Hong Kong, India, Jamaica, Singapore, South Africa, Ukraine and Zimbabwe.
The UK Department…
