In a major push to strengthen Nigeria’s higher education system, the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has unveiled its 2025 intervention plan, allocating a whopping N2.86 billion to each public university. Polytechnics will receive N1.99 billion, while colleges of education are set to get N2.18 billion.
TETFund’s Executive Secretary, Sonny Echono, disclosed this at a strategic workshop in Abuja, emphasizing the fund’s commitment to infrastructure, research, and innovation.
Breaking Down the 2025 Disbursement:
- Universities: N2.86 billion each
- Polytechnics: N1.99 billion each
- Colleges of Education: N2.18 billion each
Where Will the Money Go?
The 2025 allocation prioritizes:
Upgrading and renovating aging infrastructure
Expanding medical education and simulation technology
Supporting alternative power solutions to cut energy costs
Strengthening research through the National Research Fund
Boosting student startups and innovation grants
Enhancing security and disaster recovery in institutions
New Initiatives to Watch Out For:
Entrepreneurship for Innovation Hubs in polytechnics and colleges
Diaspora Outreach/Exchange Program for knowledge sharing
Upgraded Engineering & Research Labs in key cities
Electric Tricycles for Campus Transport
PPP-Driven Student Hostels for Better Living Conditions
Echono urged institutions to fully utilize previous allocations while exploring private-sector partnerships to reduce reliance on government funding.
With this massive funding boost, Nigeria’s tertiary institutions are set for a major transformation, promising better learning environments and cutting-edge research opportunities.
