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This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Nigeria statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Nigerian statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Nigerian-specific metadata information.

Indicator information

Proxy: Number of Qualified Teachers in Public and Private Junior/Senior Secondary schools
Definition and concepts

The percentage of teachers by level of education taught (pre-primary, primary, lower secondary and upper secondary) who have received at least the minimum organized pedagogical teacher pre-service and in-service required for teaching at the relevant level in a given country.
Data sources

Nigeria Education Digest 2022
Data providers

Federal Ministry of Education
Data last updated Mar 13, 2025
Metadata last updated Apr 22, 2025

This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.

Indicator

Indicator 4.c.1: Proportion of teachers with the minimum required qualifications, by education level
Target

Target 4.c: By 2030, substantially increase the supply of qualified teachers, including through international cooperation for teacher training in developing countries, especially least developed countries and small island developing States
Metadata update

2024-08-02
International organisations(s) responsible for global monitoring

UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UNESCO-UIS)
Related indicators

4.7.1, 12.8.1, 13.3.1.

Source 1

Organisation

Federal Ministry of Education
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