The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) has announced a partnership with GMIND AI to develop an artificial intelligence-powered platform that will deliver contextualised and simulated lesson plans for Nigerian classrooms.
Speaking during the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding in Abuja, on Wednesday, TRCN Registrar, Dr. Mrs. Ronke Soyombo, said the initiative would revolutionise lesson preparation and improve teaching quality across the country.
She disclosed that the platform will officially launch on October 6, preceded by the unveiling of TRCN’s new website on August 25, which will include multilingual video guides. Nationwide training sessions will follow, targeting teachers in all six geopolitical zones.
“We want AI-generated lesson plans that are contextualised for our children. Every lesson will also be simulated, because 21st-century learners need to see and experience concepts for learning to be profound.”
She noted that unlike generic platforms, the TRCN-GMIND system will integrate Nigerian history, culture, and realities into lessons. “Our children can still learn about the Victorians, but they must also learn about the Ife and Benin Kingdoms in the same breath,” she said.
The platform will offer two categories of resources: AI-generated lesson plans with simulations for digitally skilled teachers and Prescriptive, ready-to-use lesson plans for teachers with limited ICT skills, ensuring no one is left behind.
According to Soyombo, the resource bank will cover all subjects and be accessible online, through state TRCN offices, and in downloadable formats.
The system, she said will also differentiate lesson content to cater for gifted, average, and less able learners, with a focus on practical, hands-on activities.
“This is teachers supporting teachers,” she said, adding that outstanding educators will help design prescriptive lesson plans. Once the burden of lesson planning is reduced, teachers can focus on adapting materials to their learners’ needs,” she added.
According to her, while the initiative is currently tailored for Nigerian teachers, it will be open to all TRCN-registered and licensed educators.
Dr. Deji Ajani, Director of Strategic Partnership and Innovation at GMIND AI, described the project as a flagship example of AI for education in Africa.
“We are excited to co-create TRCN AI, a customised ecosystem that blends cutting-edge technology with Nigeria’s unique educational needs,” he said.
