LAFIA, Nigeria — The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has officially commissioned a new faculty complex at Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), marking a significant milestone in the university’s infrastructure development. The project, valued at N717.37 million, is part of TETFund’s ongoing efforts to strengthen academic environments across Nigeria’s public tertiary institutions.
The newly inaugurated complex features four 200-seater lecture halls, 22 academic offices, and 12 public conveniences, designed to ease overcrowding and improve the quality of teaching and learning. The facility is expected to serve thousands of students and staff across multiple faculties, particularly those in the humanities and social sciences.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, TETFund Executive Secretary Sonny Echono emphasized the agency’s commitment to supporting educational excellence through strategic infrastructure investments. “This project reflects our resolve to ensure that Nigerian universities are equipped with modern facilities that foster innovation, research, and academic growth,” he said.
The Vice-Chancellor of NSUK, Prof. Sa’adatu Hassan Liman, expressed gratitude for the intervention, describing the complex as a “game-changer” for the university. She noted that the new facility would not only enhance academic delivery but also improve staff morale and student engagement. “We are proud to partner with TETFund in transforming our campus,” she added.
Students and faculty members welcomed the development with enthusiasm. Many described the new complex as long overdue, citing years of overcrowded lecture halls and limited office space. “This is a breath of fresh air,” said Ibrahim Musa, a final-year political science student. “It shows that someone is listening to our needs.”
The project is part of TETFund’s broader infrastructure rollout, which includes lecture theatres, laboratories, libraries, and ICT centers across Nigerian universities. In recent years, the agency has ramped up its capital projects to address the growing demands of tertiary education and reduce reliance on outdated facilities.
In a related academic response, the Department of Public Administration at NAU praised the project as a model for sustainable development in higher education. During a faculty roundtable, Dr. Hadiza Musa stated: “This kind of intervention is what Nigerian universities need — not just buildings, but purpose-built spaces that support learning and research.”
Local government officials and community leaders also attended the inauguration, praising the university’s leadership and TETFund’s responsiveness. The Chairman of Keffi Local Government, Alhaji Suleiman Danladi, called the project “a symbol of progress” and urged continued collaboration between federal agencies and educational institutions.
The commissioning comes amid broader efforts to reposition NSUK as a leading center of academic excellence in northern Nigeria. Under Prof. Liman’s leadership, the university has expanded its international outreach, including recent alumni engagement tours in Poland and other parts of Europe.
As the new faculty complex opens its doors, stakeholders are optimistic that it will catalyze further development and inspire similar interventions across other campuses. With improved infrastructure, NSUK hopes to attract more research funding, academic partnerships, and top-tier faculty.
