The National Teachers’ Institute, NTI, has announced plans to establish study centres in each of Nigeria’s 774 local government areas, aiming to enhance access to teacher training and professional development nationwide.
This initiative was revealed by the NTI Director and Chief Executive, Professor Sadiya Sani-Daura, during an exclusive interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Kaduna.
The disclosure comes as part of NTI’s contribution to President Bola Tinubu’s two-year anniversary in office.
“These study centres will be fully equipped and adequately staffed,” Sani-Daura stated. “It’s part of our commitment to ensuring that teachers—regardless of location—can access training opportunities.”
According to her, the NTI currently operates zonal and state centres, which will serve as the foundation for the local government rollout.
The director also highlighted the institute’s broader vision to remain globally relevant and meet emerging trends in education.
“We are determined to make NTI a world-class training institution. Education is critical to solving Nigeria’s most pressing problems, including insecurity,” she said.
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As part of its reform efforts, NTI has commenced awarding degrees, postgraduate diplomas, and advanced diplomas in education through affiliations with top Nigerian universities such as Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, University of Maiduguri, and Nnamdi Azikiwe University.
Professor Sani-Daura emphasised that NTI is committed to helping all Nigerian teachers improve their skills and remain globally competitive.
“Our goal is to ensure that no teacher is left behind,” she added. “The world has moved on. Nigerian teachers must move with it.”
The NTI initiative is expected to improve teacher quality, bridge training gaps in rural communities, and ultimately strengthen Nigeria’s educational foundation.
NAN
