Katsina: The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has committed ₦30 billion to strengthening security across Nigeria’s universities and colleges to safeguard students, staff, and infrastructure amid rising threats.
The Chairman, Board of Trustees (BoT) of TETFund, Alhaji Aminu Masari, disclosed this in a statement in Katsina on Tuesday.
Masari, who was once the governor of Katsina State, said that the investment had significantly improved safety for students, lecturers, and other campus residents.
According to him, the security intervention aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to creating a safe and conducive learning environment in the country’s higher institutions.
“Just as we created a budget line for electricity, we also deemed it fit to establish a dedicated security line. Students and academic staff need a safe environment to carry out their activities.”
He noted that many institutions had applied for intervention to install solar-powered streetlights, perimeter fencing, and other safety-enhancing projects.
He commended the Nigerian President for his continued support of TETFund, citing the President’s approval of a 50 per cent Development Levy under the 2024 Nigerian Tax Bill.
“The development levy is set to take effect in January, and this will further boost the Fund’s capacity to deliver interventions,” he said.
The TETFund BoT chairman explained that a recent town hall meeting was designed to update stakeholders on ongoing interventions and receive feedback to improve TETFund’s operations.
According to him, this platform brings all policymakers in tertiary education under one roof, lawmakers, ASUU, vice chancellors, students, and others.
“We share ideas, receive suggestions, and work toward a more inclusive TETFund that makes policies which reflect the various interests within the tertiary education sub-sector.”
