NASS, TETFund to upscale tertiary establishments’ performances leveraging  excessive tech

The National Assembly and the Tertiary Education Tax fund (TETFund) have joint functions to ensure the worth of Nigeria’s tertiary establishment’s performances and the output.

Deputy Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on TETFUND and Other Services, Hon Shehu Dalhatu Tafoki, said this in a goodwill message on the 2026 TETFund National Town Hall assembly of stakeholders in Abuja not too long ago.

Hon Tafoki remarked that the theme of the assembly underscores a elementary fact in the direction of investing in Nigeria’s future via tertiary establishments development.

“Certainly, funding in tertiary training is an funding in nationwide productiveness, innovation, technological development and sustainable improvement.

“Indeed, it is a fact too plain to need any elaboration that since its establishment, TETFund has made significant contributions to the development of public tertiary institutions through interventions in infrastructure, research, academic staff development, student empowerment, libraries and instructional facilities.”

Commending the fund, the lawmaker famous that the investments have strengthened the capability of Nigeria’s universities, polytechnics and schools of training throughout the nation.

‎”Accordingly, stronger coordination amongst stakeholders is important to minimise duplication, tackle institutional gaps and be certain that out there assets ship the best attainable public advantages and expectations,” he mentioned.

Hon. Tafoki reaffirmed the dedication of the House Committee on TETFund and Other Services to constructive legislative engagement, efficient oversight and acceptable legislative motion in help of a stronger and extra responsive tertiary training system for Nigeria.

The National Town Hall assembly was convened to sensitise stakeholders on TETFund’s statutory mandate, showcase its milestone achievements, and consider its transformative impression on public tertiary training, in addition to to get suggestions and brainstorm with stakeholders.