WorldStage– The Federal Government of Nigeria has committed to supporting security enhancement projects in tertiary institutions through TETFund’s 2027 intervention programme, including perimeter fencing and other critical security facilities.
The promise for the commitment was announced on Tuesday by Minister of Education, Dr. Rauf Tunji Alausa as he encouraged eligible institutions to submit their requests early for consideration.
The Minister also reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to expanding the Energising Education Programme in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Power, explaining that institutions requiring additional electricity capacity could benefit from the expansion of existing solar infrastructure through increased generation and battery storage.
Earlier in her presentation the Pro-Chancellor of Federal University, Lafia, Nassarawa State, Dr. (Mrs) Adebimpe Adebajo, lauded the minister for sustained support to the institution.
She highlighted some challenges facing the institution notably among which is hostel accommodation for students, power supply in Campus 2 and insecurity.
She disclosed that some students in the institution were suspected to be involved in kidnapping activities carried out off campus, pointing out that some recent kidnappings suggested so.
She declared that the institution frowns strongly at paying ransom for the release of kidnapped victims as it would further embolden the criminals
On his part, the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Lafia, Professor Mohammed Isa Kida, commended the Minister for his bold reforms and unwavering commitment to repositioning Nigeria’s education sector.
Professor Kida expressed appreciation for the Federal Government’s continued support for the university and appealed for the extension of the Energising Education Programme to the institution’s second campus.
He also requested additional office accommodation and increased staffing to strengthen the university’s teaching, research and administrative capacity.
Responding, Dr. Alausa advised the university to submit formal requests under the relevant intervention programmes, assuring the Governing Council and Management that the Ministry would give due consideration to projects that meet the established requirements and align with national priorities.
The Minister reaffirmed that the Federal Government, under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will continue to invest in safer schools, stronger institutions and modern infrastructure to build a higher education system that is globally competitive, innovation driven and responsive to national development needs. He assured Nigerians that the Ministry of Education would continue working with security agencies, governing councils and other critical stakeholders to ensure that every campus remains safe, every student is protected and every institution is empowered to deliver quality teaching, impactful research and meaningful national development.
