TETFund 2025 Intervention Disbursement Breakdown
At a strategic workshop in Abuja, the Executive Secretary detailed the specific allocation structure:- Universities: N2,560,562,352.66 under normal allocation, plus an additional N300,000,000 for zonal allocation, totaling N2,860,562,352.66 per institution.
- Polytechnics: N1,794,335,731.71 under normal allocation, plus N200,000,000 for zonal allocation, totaling N1,994,335,731.71 per institution.
- Colleges of Education: N1,978,428,260.79 under normal allocation, plus N200,000,000 for zonal allocation, totaling N2,178,428,260.79 per institution.
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Government Directives for TETFund 2025 Disbursement
In line with the Federal Government’s directives, all funding for Physical Infrastructure Development in 2025 will focus on:- Upgrading and renovating dilapidated structures in tertiary institutions.
- Rehabilitation of educational facilities to enhance learning environments.
Increased Investment in Research, Innovation, and Staff Development
TETFund has significantly increased its allocation for:- Research and innovation initiatives.
- Academic staff training and development.
- Manuscript and book development.
- Expansion of designated projects to include more institutions.
- 48.90% annual direct disbursement.
- 42.18% special direct disbursement.
- 8.72% for designated projects.
- 0.20% for stabilization funds.
Key Focus Areas for the TETFund 2025 Disbursement
The special direct disbursement category includes:- Increased funding for the Special High Impact Programme (SHIP) to enhance higher education infrastructure.
- Completion of the National Library building in Abuja.
- Establishment of mechanized farms in selected universities.
- Expansion of student hostel projects via Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) and direct construction to fulfill the President’s promise to Nigerian students.
- Enhancing training facilities for medical professionals, including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
- Adoption of medical simulation technology to improve curriculum delivery and patient care.
- Provision of alternative power solutions for beneficiary institutions to mitigate high energy costs.
- Boosting campus security and emergency response systems.
- Support for distressed academic projects that require urgent intervention.
Major Investments in Laboratory and Agricultural Development
TETFund is making significant investments in laboratory and agricultural research by:- Expanding central multipurpose research laboratories in Lagos, Abuja, Kano, and Port Harcourt.
- Establishing three new agricultural laboratories and demonstration farms.
- Upgrading engineering workshops and technical facilities in universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education.
- Enhancing the National Skills Development/TVET program in polytechnics to improve vocational training.
New Intervention Initiatives for 2025
TETFund has introduced new intervention programs to further strengthen Nigeria’s higher education sector:- Diaspora Outreach/Exchange Program to attract international expertise.
- Staff Support Fund for universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education.
- Provision of electric tricycles for campus transportation.
- Student Startup/Innovation Grants to support entrepreneurship.
- 12 new Entrepreneurship for Innovation Hubs in polytechnics and colleges of education.
- Expansion of the TERAS digital learning platform to modernize academic institutions and align with global standards.
Encouraging Public-Private Partnerships for Sustainability
To reduce dependence on government funding, institutions have been encouraged to collaborate with the private sector for:- Infrastructure development.
- Facility management.
- Development of student hostels.
