The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has secured a record ₦1.6 trillion to fund critical projects across Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. Chairman Aminu Masari revealed that 40% (₦460 billion) is set aside for demand-driven interventions in universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education nationwide.
Key allocations include ₦225 billion for student loans via NELFUND, ₦70 billion for energy projects like solar power, and ₦25 billion to enhance campus security with street lighting and safety upgrades. Over ₦100 billion has been invested in medical sciences training to address healthcare manpower shortages, supporting President Tinubu’s drive to rebuild Nigeria’s health sector.
TETFund’s strict monitoring ensures funds go directly to approved projects, aiming to transform education and healthcare delivery across all geopolitical zones.
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