Drive education reforms, FG tasks TETFund
30 August 2024 |
3:42 am
The Federal Government has charged the new Board of Trustees, Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and governing councils of federal tertiary institutions to utilise their knowledge and capabilities to drive meaningful reforms in the sector.
The Federal Government has charged the new Board of Trustees, Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and governing councils of federal tertiary institutions to utilise their knowledge and capabilities to drive meaningful reforms in the sector.
Minister of Education, Prof Tahir Mamman, stated this yesterday in Abuja while inaugurating the TETFund Board of Trustees and governing councils of some federal tertiary institutions.
He challenged the new appointees to leverage their professional networks to draw in essential resources and support for the institutions, underscoring the government’s reliance on them to overcome the significant challenges confronting the tertiary education sector.
His words: “Your appointment is a clear recognition of your track records, established integrity, and experience. These appointments reflect the diversity of our nation, professions, expertise, and experience in various areas.
“I want to thank you for accepting this invitation to join in the task of advancing our tertiary institutions so they can fulfill their commitment to quality teaching, learning, research, and service to our communities and our nation.
“I urge you all to reciprocate the trust and confidence the government has placed in you by using your knowledge, skills, and experience to elevate the tertiary institutions to greater heights.”
Also speaking, the Executive Secretary of TETFund, Sonny Echono, congratulated the boards and governing councils for their nominations to serve in various capacities.
“I do not doubt that you will work diligently to justify the confidence placed in you by Mr President. The education sector is critical to our national affairs,” he said.
President of ASUU, Prof Emmanuel Osodeke, called for the judicious use of TETFund funds to foster development. He 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.
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