Over 4,000 Nigerian Teacher Candidates Fail 2025 TRCN Exam
In a statement issued on Wednesday, Dr. Jacinta Ezeahurukwe, TRCN’s Director of Certification and Licensing, confirmed that out of 13,782 registered candidates, 12,874—representing 93.4%—participated in the nationwide exam conducted from May 15 to 17. A total of 4,169 candidates failed, while 8,705, or 67.62%, passed.
Lagos State recorded the highest success rate at 80%, followed by Edo (73.3%), Niger (69.2%), and the Federal Capital Territory (68.3%).
Ezeahurukwe cited digital literacy as a major challenge. “Low digital competence affected the performance of several candidates,” she said.
To bridge the digital gap, the Council—under its new Registrar, Dr. Ronke Soyombo—is rolling out initiatives such as online digital literacy training, updated curriculum guides, and access to past examination questions.
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Candidates can check their results online via www.fron.gov.ng or www.trcnigeria.ng, or by visiting any TRCN office.
Successful candidates are urged to begin their certification and licensing process. The results are valid for one year from the date of release.
TRCN advised those who failed to enhance their digital and pedagogical skills in preparation for the next examination in November 2025.
Ezeahurukwe reaffirmed the Council’s dedication to improving the professional standards of Nigerian educators.
