NSUK Faculty of Education Hosts 5th TRCN Induction Ceremony for Graduating Teachers

Reaffirming its dedication to producing high-caliber educational professionals, the Faculty of Education at Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), successfully hosted its 5th Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) Induction Ceremony on Friday, October 16, 2026.

The milestone event gathered university management, distinguished faculty members, education stakeholders, and the newly graduating inductees to officially usher them into the noble teaching profession.

While declaring the ceremony open, on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sa’adatu Hassan Liman, the Acting Vice-Chancellor Professor Makwin Danladi Makut, commended both the Faculty and the TRCN for sustaining the vital certification partnership.

Professor Makut emphasized that teaching remains a foundational profession requiring absolute honesty, patience, dedication, and a steadfast commitment to shaping societal moral values.

“TRCN certification gives teachers the requisite professional recognition and reinforces the rigorous standards needed in our classrooms. We urge you to uphold professional ethics, embrace digital innovation, and serve as true role models in society.” — Professor Sa’adatu Hassan Liman (represented by Prof. Danladi Makut)

He further reiterated the university management’s continuous support for the Faculty of Education to ensure seamless inductions for all eligible graduates.

In his welcome address, the Dean of the Faculty of Education, Professor Usman Sylvester Gbari, described the induction as a vital stepping stone that officially bridges the gap between academic training and professional practice. He charged the inductees to remain worthy ambassadors of NSUK by maintaining high standards of professional conduct wherever they found themselves.

Speaking on behalf of the Registrar/Chief Executive of the TRCN, Dr. Ahmed Abibola, commended NSUK Management for its unflinching commitment to national educational development. He challenged the newly inducted teachers to think creatively, acquire essential digital skills, and actively contribute to the technological transformation of the teaching profession in Nigeria

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A major highlight of the ceremony was an insightful lecture delivered by Dr. Jibrin Tanko of the Department of Science, Technology and Mathematics Education, titled “Ethics of the Teaching Profession: A Lens on Teachers.”

Dr. Tanko meticulously examined the core ethical principles guiding modern classroom practice and the fundamental components of professional ethical intelligence. To sustain these standards, he recommended that the TRCN regularly organize workshops and seminars to keep educators abreast of evolving professional codes.

The high-point of the event featured the formal administration of the professional oath and the presentation of TRCN certificates to the enthusiastic inductees, amongst them is the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Makwin Danladi Makut officially credentialing them as certified professional teachers.

The ceremony concluded with a joyous, commemorative group photograph capturing the proud graduates, university officials, and TRCN dignitaries.

SNOW TV NEWS: Editorial Assessment & Local Impact

The 5th TRCN Induction Ceremony hosted by NSUK’s Faculty of Education is more than a routine academic event — it is a quiet but important reinforcement of professional standards in Nasarawa State’s education system. By formally inducting a new cohort of teachers into the profession, the university and the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria are sending a clear message: teaching is not just a job, but a regulated profession that demands ethics, competence, and continuous growth. The lecture on professional ethics by Dr. Jibrin Tanko further elevated the occasion beyond certificate distribution into a genuine call for integrity in the classroom.

Local Impact
For Nasarawa State, every batch of properly certified teachers strengthens the foundation of public and private schools across Keffi, Lafia, Akwanga, and beyond. These newly inducted educators are expected to enter classrooms better equipped to uphold standards and serve as role models. The continued partnership between NSUK and TRCN also signals institutional seriousness that parents, students, and education stakeholders can trust.

While one induction ceremony cannot fix all the challenges in the state’s education sector, consistent efforts like this gradually raise the quality of the teaching workforce. SNOW TV views this as a positive step that deserves sustained support from government, communities, and education partners if Nasarawa is to produce the kind of teachers capable of shaping a better future for its young people.