The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) is set to create a new intervention line aimed at addressing the pressing issues of security and power in Nigerian tertiary educational institutions.
The Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BOT) of the TETFund Rt. Hon. Aminu Bello Masari, disclosed this at a two-day retreat organised by the National Assembly in Lagos.
Masari emphasised that education is vital to a nation’s growth and development, highlighting the critical need for increased funding to support the sector’s advancement.
“Threats to security and inadequate power supply pose significant risks to the stability and success of our higher institutions. These issues not only jeopardize the safety of students and staff but also negatively impact academic performance and the overall functioning of institutions” he noted.
While recognising that TETFund’s resources are stretched, the BOT Chairman highlighted the importance of channeling support towards addressing these critical challenges.
He called on the National Assembly to revisit the funding structure for public institutions, which serve over 90 percent of Nigeria’s tertiary education students.
“Education is the bedrock of national progress, and its funding must reflect its importance. We need to spark a national conversation about sustainable financing models that can ensure the future of higher education in Nigeria,” he said.
TETFund Broadens Intervention To Tackle Power Challenges In Tertiary Institutions is first published on The Whistler Newspaper