In a renewed drive to strengthen accountability and public trust, the Board of Trustees of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced plans to hold a National Townhall Meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
The event, themed around transparency and collaboration, will take place at the A-Class Park and Event Centre, Wuse II, and will be chaired by the Board Chairman, Rt. Hon. Aminu Bello Masari.
According to a statement signed by the Special Assistant to the Chairman, Dr. Mansur Liman, the Townhall Meeting aims to create an open platform for dialogue between TETFund and major stakeholders in Nigeria’s education sector. It will also highlight the Fund’s achievements, reforms, and impact on the nation’s tertiary education landscape.
Masari emphasized that the initiative reflects TETFund’s ongoing commitment to accountability, transparency, and public engagement.
“This Townhall Meeting will serve as an important platform to bridge the gap between TETFund and the Nigerian public, ensuring that our mandate and interventions are better understood and appreciated nationwide,” he said.
The meeting will feature two keynote presentations by distinguished education leaders:
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Prof. Abubakar Rasheed, former Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), will speak on “TETFund in the Eyes of the Public.”
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Prof. Umaru Pate, Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State, will present a paper on “Tertiary Education in Nigeria and the Relevance of TETFund.”
Expected participants include policymakers, academics, civil society groups, students, and members of the general public. The interactive session will provide an opportunity for attendees to directly engage with TETFund leadership and share insights on improving its operations and interventions.
Dr. Liman noted that the Townhall aligns with TETFund’s broader strategy to enhance inclusiveness and transparency in managing resources that support infrastructure development, research, and innovation across Nigeria’s tertiary institutions.
He added that the Board encourages all stakeholders and interested members of the public to attend and contribute to the discussions shaping the future of tertiary education in the country.
