Improve performance of tertiary institutions – FG to TETFund gov council

The Federal Government has urged the Governing Council of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund, to leverage their expertise to drive significant improvements in quality and performance across educational establishments.

The Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman, stated this during the inauguration of the TETFund Board of Trustees and the governing councils of some federal tertiary institutions in Abuja.

Mamman urged them to use their networks to attract resources and support for the institutions, emphasizing that the government has high expectations from them in addressing the challenges facing tertiary education.

The minister also highlighted some challenges that institutions face, including low carrying capacity in universities and colleges of education and the instability of academic calendars due to strikes over the years.

He encouraged management to view unions as partners, noting that the government is engaging in robust discussions with ASUU to avoid strikes in the system.

According to him, one of the major responsibilities of councils worldwide is to attract resources from friends, businesses, and development agencies to improve institutions.

He stated that by working together and following due process, the Board and Councils will be able to act effectively and avoid problems.

Earlier, the President of ASUU, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, called for the judicious use of TETFund funds to foster development.

Osodeke stated that the only thing sustaining tertiary education in Nigeria is TETFund, adding that the country’s educational system is in a serious state and requires transformation.