To foster unity and progress among all teachersin Nigeria

To foster the spirit of activve co-operation and comradeship between teachers and other workers

To raise the status of the teaching profession through improved quality of education and conditions of service

To promote and advance the course of education and the teaching profession  throughout the federation

To enhance the social and economic well-being of members and establish welfare funds for the benefit of members

To provide forum for the co-operation of teachers and the promotion of their welfare, the interests of education and teaching profession

To promote the ccoperate image of the union both nationally and internationally by ensuring the continued existence of a strong, virile and well-articulated organization

To give leadership and stimulate interest in matters which foster national and international unity and understanding

To promote gender equity within the organization and the