TETFUND Inaugurates N1bn Project in Bauchi University

 

 

By Idris Ayinde

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) has inaugurated a N1 billion 2,000 sitting capacity Central Library Complex in the Bauchi State University, Gadau.

 

Speaking during the inauguration of the project on Friday, Arc. Sonny Echono, the Executive Secretary of the fund, said that the project was approved under the Years 2017-2019 merged annual intervention.

 

Represented by the Director, of Monitoring and Evaluation, TETFUND, Mr Olajide Babatunde, the Executive Secretary, said that the university had been a beneficiary of the Fund’s interventions from year 2012 when it became enlisted as a beneficiary of Fund’s interventions.

 

“From year 2012 to date, TETFUND has allocated the sum of N17.3 billion for infrastructure-related interventions only, cutting across the Annual, Special High Impact and Zonal interventions, amongst others.

 

“With about 97% funds already accessed, we note with delight that these funds are being deployed judiciously in the provision of requisite facilities, which are seen in various locations on the campus here,” he said.

 

He assured that the Fund would continue to ensure that its interventions were sustained and improved upon to enable government-owned tertiary institutions to undertake impactful projects that would make them globally competitive.

 

In his address, Hon. Aliyu Misau, Member, of the House Committee on TETFUND, said that the Fund had also sponsored 100 lecturers for Ph.D. in both foreign and local institutions totalling N955 million.

 

He added that 143 lecturers were also sponsored for master’s Degrees in both foreign and local institutions totaling N359 million, among others.

 

Also speaking, the Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Fatima Tahir, lauded TETFUND for the ‘milestone’ intervention, adding that the project would help in shaping the future of the institution.

 

“We must acknowledge the vital role played by TETFUND in making this dream a tangible reality.

 

“Their unwavering support both financially and logistically has ensured that we have the resources necessary to provide exceptional learning experiences for our students.

 

“On behalf of our university, I extend our deepest gratitude to the federal government of Nigeria and TETFUND for their commitment to education and for believing in the transformative power of knowledge,” she said.

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