Prof. Ayodeji Agboola, Vice-Chancellor of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), passionately advocates for the continued support of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) in Nigeria.
He emphasizes that TETFund remains a vital intervention agency crucial for the development of tertiary education and should not be replaced or underfunded due to the emergence of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND).During a recent visit from TETFund’s South-West Zone Chairman, Sunday Adepoju, Prof. Agboola highlighted the significant contributions of TETFund to university infrastructure, staff training, and student development.
He warned against scrapping TETFund, arguing that its existence alongside NELFUND would be more beneficial, as both agencies serve different but complementary roles.
He expressed concern that diverting funds from TETFund to NELFUND could hinder infrastructural growth and limit opportunities for students, given the high demand and limited capacity.Agboola shared personal and institutional testimonials on how TETFund has facilitated university growth, including PhD sponsorships and campus developments.
He appealed to the government to reconsider plans to reduce TETFund allocations and to support overseas scholar training programs, emphasizing that the nation’s development depends on well-equipped universities.Adepoju praised OOU for effectively utilizing TETFund resources, noting that the university has maintained project integrity with no abandoned initiatives or unaccessed funds.
He commended the university’s management for transparency and efficiency, promising more support from TETFund in the future.In summary, Prof. Agboola underscores the importance of maintaining both TETFund and NELFUND concurrently to ensure sustainable university development, improve infrastructure, and support student growth, urging the government to uphold funding to foster Nigeria’s educational progress.
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