The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) has announced plans to introduce contextualised, Artificial Intelligence (AI)-generated lesson plans for schools across the country. 

TRCN Registrar, Dr Ronke Soyombo, disclosed this while signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with GMIND AI.

Under the partnership, an AI-powered platform will be developed to deliver contextualised and simulated lesson plans tailored for Nigerian classrooms.

Soyombo said the initiative would revolutionise lesson preparation and improve teaching quality nationwide.

She added that the platform would be officially launched on October 6, following the unveiling of TRCN’s new website on August 25, which will feature multilingual video guides.

Soyombo said: “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 explained that, unlike generic global platforms, the TRCN-GMIND system would 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 provide 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.

This, she said, would guarantee inclusivity.

According to the TRCN boss, the resource bank will cover all subjects and be accessible online, through state TRCN offices, and in downloadable formats.

She added that lesson contents will also be differentiated for gifted, average and less able learners, with a focus on practical, hands-on activities.

“Once the burden of lesson planning is reduced, teachers can focus on adapting materials to their learners’ needs,” she said.

While the project is currently tailored for Nigerian educators, Soyombo said it would be open to all registered and licensed teachers. 

Director of Strategic Partnership and Innovation at GMIND AI, Deji Ajani, described the project as a flagship example of AI in African education.

“We are excited to co-create TRCN AI, a customised ecosystem that blends cutting-edge technology with Nigeria’s unique educational needs,” he said.