Amba said the decision to stop funding the council was inimical, noting that the council was critical to the development of the teaching profession in the country. He said: 'TRCN is the regulatory body that professionalises everybody that teaches in primary, secondary and universities. 'We woke up overnight to hear that the federal government decided they have stopped funding the TRCN.
On his part, the Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of TRCN, Prof. Josiah Ajiboye said the review of the Professional Standards for School Leadership was undertaken to reflect the evolving instructional roles of school leaders. Ajiboye said it was also to provide a comprehensive guiding framework that addresses the contemporary challenges and opportunities within the education system.