The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced that more than ₦30 billion has been committed this year to enhancing security infrastructure across Nigeria’s tertiary institutions.
This was revealed in Katsina on Tuesday by the Chairman of TETFund’s Board of Trustees (BoT), Alhaji Aminu Masari, who explained that the investment has already contributed to creating safer campuses for students, lecturers, and other residents. Masari, a former governor of Katsina State, noted that the security intervention reflects President Bola Tinubu’s vision of ensuring a protected and conducive environment for learning nationwide.
He recalled that just as TETFund established a dedicated financial line for electricity needs, it also introduced a specific allocation for security to safeguard academic communities. “Students and staff require an environment free from fear to function effectively,” he stated.
Masari added that many institutions had sought support for security-enhancing projects such as solar-powered streetlights, perimeter fencing, and similar infrastructural upgrades.
He expressed appreciation to President Tinubu for his unwavering support to the Fund, referencing the president’s approval of a 50 per cent Development Levy under the 2024 Nigerian Tax Bill. He explained that the levy, scheduled to take effect in January, would further strengthen TETFund’s capacity to provide critical interventions.
Speaking on recent engagements with stakeholders, Masari noted that a town hall meeting was convened to provide updates on ongoing projects while also gathering feedback that would help refine TETFund’s operations. He said the platform brought together key players in the education sector—including policy makers, lawmakers, ASUU leaders, vice-chancellors, and student representatives—to exchange ideas and ensure inclusive policy development.
He added that the forum also provided an opportunity to address urgent concerns within the sector as part of broader efforts to elevate Nigeria’s tertiary institutions in research, manpower development, and infrastructural standards.