MUTFWANG VISITS TETFUND, ADVOCATES INCREASED SUPPORT IN PLATEAU STATE TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS

The Executive Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, has called for increased intervention from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) in the state’s tertiary institutions, in order to bolster educational development in the state.

Speaking during a courtesy visit to the TETFund’s Executive Secretary, Arc. Sonny Echono in Abuja, he specifically asked for infrastructural support for institutions like Plateau State University Bokkos, College of Education Gindiri, and Plateau State Polytechnic Barkin-Ladi among others.

According to a statement by Gyang Bere
Director of Press and Public Affairs, the governor requested for the fencing and building of new hostels to enhance campus security and provide a conducive learning environment to advance the significance of the institutions  to educational development.

While acknowledging the crucial role of TETFund in supporting the state’s institutions in the past, he said that his administration has made positive impact on accreditation, staff morale, and overall institutional progress within the last seven months.

He expressed optimism that TETFund’s management would facilitate additional interventions to further enhance security and academic performance in the state’s tertiary institutions.

Responding, TETFund’s Executive Secretary, Arc. Sunny Echono, welcomed the visit and expressed the commission’s commitment towards providing additional support within the constraints of limited resources.

He acknowledged the positive collaboration with Plateau state on project implementation and emphasized TETFund’s dedication towards assisting the state in producing the necessary manpower for national development.

Arc. Echono outlined TETFund’s multifaceted interventions, which include support for academic research and equal distribution of resources for infrastructural development to create a conducive learning environment.

He assured of the Commission’s readiness to collaborate further with the state to improve the standard of living and educational opportunities for students.