Nigeria’s engineering schools are set for a major facelift as the Federal Government rolls out billions for workshops and modern equipment.
The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, announced on Monday that 12 selected engineering and technology universities will receive N4 billion each under a special intervention project powered by Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund).
The funds will be used to rehabilitate workshops, upgrade laboratories, and procure industry-relevant equipment — or even build new facilities where needed. The goal? Close the gap between classroom theory and real-world industry demands.
Beneficiary institutions include Federal University of Technology Minna, Federal University of Technology Akure, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigerian Army University Biu, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, and University of Ilesa, among others.
Alausa said the initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritises skills development and economic diversification. He stressed that transparency, strict monitoring, and value for money would be key to success.
TETFund Executive Secretary Sonny Echono praised the reform push, while Ali Rabiu, President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, pledged the committee’s commitment to delivering quality outcomes.
In addition, N20 billion has been earmarked in the 2026 TETFund guidelines to further upgrade engineering facilities in other institutions nationwide.
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