NANS launches 90-day review of TETFund projects nationwide

Following growing concerns over alleged project abandonment, poor execution, and delayed delivery of interventions in tertiary institutions across the country, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has launched a 90-day nationwide review of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) projects.

In a statement issued on Sunday, it said allegations of project abandonment, poor execution, substandard delivery, delayed completion, and other irregularities involving some contractors had generated public concern and raised questions over the effectiveness of the interventions.

It explained that the committee would embark on a nationwide tour of universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education to independently verify the status of TETFund projects and assess their impact on teaching, learning, and student welfare.

“The committee shall evaluate the level of implementation, utilisation, quality of delivery and overall impact of these projects on students and host institutions,” the statement partly read.

It added that the exercise was also intended to support ongoing efforts to improve transparency and accountability in the management of public funds allocated to tertiary education.

The committee is expected to submit its findings and recommendations within 90 days, adding that the report would guide its engagement with relevant authorities and would be forwarded to the Presidency, the Federal Ministry of Education, and other stakeholders for necessary action.