An online community, the Nigerian Teachers Community (NTC), has inaugurated a digital platform in Lagos to help teachers earn sustainable income, attain financial freedom, and remain committed to the education sector.
Dr Peter Ogudoro, Leader of the NTC, in a statement issued on Sunday in Lagos, said the initiative was designed to discourage teachers from leaving the profession for better-paying industries.
“The project was motivated by the need to arrest the exodus of teachers into other professions, which may sabotage the Renewed Hope Agenda if not urgently addressed,” Ogudoro said.
He explained that the platform was developed in collaboration with local and international partners, including Hallos, a creator-focused live-learning platform.
According to him, the platform will enable teachers to host and monetise live classes and other digital educational services.
Ogudoro added that the initiative would provide parents, children, and young persons within and outside Nigeria access to competent teachers capable of enhancing academic excellence and global competitiveness.
“The platform will connect learners globally with competent teachers while creating opportunities for educators to monetise their expertise and contribute meaningfully to national development,” he said.
Stakeholders at the event described the initiative as timely and expressed confidence that improved earnings would encourage talented individuals to embrace teaching as a rewarding profession.
The Chief Executive Officer of Hallos, Alexander Oseji, commended the collaboration, saying it would accelerate educational and national development.
“We are delighted to collaborate with Nigerian teachers on this innovative contribution aimed at accelerating development and transforming education through technology-driven opportunities,” Oseji said.
