TRCN inducts 397 in Adeyemi Varsity.
The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria ( TRCN ) has inducted no fewer than three hundred and ninety seven students who passed its Professional Qualifying Examination ( PQE) in Adeyemi Federal University of Education (AFUED) Ondo.
The induction ceremony, which is the 5th to be organised in the institution by the TRCN, was held for holders of Nigeria Certificate in Education ( NCE), Bachelor of Arts ( Edu.), B Sc (Edu.), Postgraduate Diploma in Education ( PDE), and Master of Science ( Edu.)/ M.ED, took place on Thursday, August 20,2026 in the institution.
In his address of welcome, the Vice-Chancellor AFUED, Prof. Bayode Isaiah Popoola, represented by his Deputy, Prof. Ireti Folasade Alao, described the occasion as historic while charging the inductees to exhibit Professionalism at all times in their places of engagements.
The University Administrator, also advised the inductees, to expand their frontier of knowledge beyond what they learn during the course of their training in the institution, saying " You have undergone rigorous academic training in pedagogy, curriculum and classroom management, now is the time to apply it" he stated.
Underscoring importance of digital technology in contemporary society, Prof. Popoola admonished the inductees, to exhibit digital competence as integral part of their profession while emphasising the need for teachers to make effective use of Artificial intelligence ( AI ) as complementary device rather than considering it as "threat to teaching profession".
His words: " Professional teachers promote digital literacy, not digital dependence, your pupils and students will use AI with or without your guidance. Your responsibility is to teach them how to use AI responsibly to verify facts, question sources, recognize bias, and to understand that creativity and integrity, cannot be outsourced to a machine" he remarked.
Also in her remarks, the Registrar / Chief Executive Officer, TRCN, Dr. ( Mrs. ) Ronke Soyombo, represented by Mr. Abimbola Okunola, the Director of Certification and Licensing TRCN Abuja, the headquarters of the Agency, congratulated the inductees for passing the Professional Qualifying Examination and chosen teaching profession as career.
The TRCN boss aptly captures the foundational essence of Education, viewing teaching as " mother of all profession", and admonished the new entrants into the profession to consider it as a "calling rather than a job".
Soyombo used the occasion to enumerate several reforms undertaken by the agency to reposition it for greater efficiency, to include the introduction of Mandatory Continuing Professional Development programme ( MCPD), which she said aimed at upscaling members of the teaching profession to increase their competence and make them globally competitive.
The TRCN Registrar / CEO, however, urged the inductees to seek constantly for self improvement through attendance of conferences, and workshops, stating that the step would boost their efficiency and performances.
Earlier in her remarks, the Registrar, AFUED, Mrs. Olufisayo Fakorede, described the occasion as remarkable, stating that the ceremony " marks not only the culmination of years of hardwork, dedication, and academic pursuit, but also the beginning of a lifelong commitment to shaping minds, building character and contributing to national development through education".
She reminded them of their role in society saying ":as teachers, you are entrusted with the responsibility of inspiring future generations, nurturing talents, and instilling values that will guide learners throughout their lives".
The induction ceremony held at the Olusegun Obasanjo Auditorium in the University featured lecture presentation by one of the senior academic staff in the institution, Prof. Michael Olu Ogunboyede. It was followed with the administration of oath of allegiance and presentation of certificate and license to the inductees by the representative of the TRCN Registrar/ CEO Dr.( Mrs.) Ronke Soyombo, Mr. Abimbola Okunola.
Important dignitaries present on the occasion included : Deputy Vice-Chancellor AFUED, Prof. Ireti Folasade Alao; Representative of Registrar / CEO TRCN, Mr. Abimbola Okunola; Registrar AFUED, Mrs. Olufisayo Fakorede; Bursar, Mrs. Taiwo Adedoyin and Librarian, Dr. Azino Akpokuriere represented by Dr. S O Ogunniyi.
Others present were Ondo State Coordinator TRCN, Mr. Adesina Akande; representative of the Dean, Faculty of Education, AFUED, Prof. Oyenike Oyinloye, Dr. P A Akinmusere; Coordinator TRCN AFUED, Mr. S.O Omobolade.
Also present were Deans and Directors, Heads of Directorates, Divisions and Units AFUED as well as staff of the University from the Music department, Directorate of Information and Public Relations, Security unit to mention but a few.
