TETFund To Complete 72 New Hostels By 2025 Under Tinubu’s Directive

TETFund To Complete 72 New Hostels By 2025 Under Tinubu’s Directive

President Bola Tinubu has instructed the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to double the number of modern hostels in Nigerian tertiary institutions from 36 to 72 by 2025…….. CONTINUE READING

Sonny Echono, the Executive Secretary of TETFund, revealed this during a meeting with the National Association of Nigerian Students. The directive aims to address issues of industrial harmony and improve the academic environment in tertiary institutions.

In a statement signed by AbdulMumin Oniyangi, TETFund’s Director of Public Affairs, Echono emphasized the importance of maintaining a stable academic calendar. He noted that Tinubu’s directive was a response to concerns about frequent disruptions in academic schedules. “The President wants us to ensure that students have a predictable academic calendar and an enhanced learning experience,” Echono said.

Currently, TETFund is constructing 36 modern hostel facilities across various institutions, with some already in the procurement phase and others progressing through public-private partnerships. Echono announced that the fund is set to expand this initiative to 72 hostels in 2025.

Additionally, Tinubu has directed TETFund to collaborate with relevant agencies to convert existing campus buses to compressed natural gas (CNG) and provide mass transit buses for students. Echono also highlighted the critical issue of high electricity bills on campuses, with some institutions facing monthly charges between N300 million and N400 million. TETFund is engaging with the Ministry of Power to explore solutions for reducing energy costs.

Furthermore, the President has instructed the immediate payment of four months’ salary arrears owed to the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU).