{"id":24102,"date":"2025-11-12T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.funminews.com\/?p=24102"},"modified":"2025-11-12T15:30:09","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T14:30:09","slug":"tetfund-inaugurates-n717-million-faculty-complex-at-nasarawa-state-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.funminews.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/12\/tetfund-inaugurates-n717-million-faculty-complex-at-nasarawa-state-university\/","title":{"rendered":"TETFund Inaugurates N717 Million Faculty Complex at Nasarawa State University."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"\">LAFIA, Nigeria \u2014 The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (<strong>TETFund<\/strong>) has officially commissioned a new faculty complex at <strong>Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK)<\/strong>, marking a significant milestone in the university\u2019s infrastructure development. The project, valued at <strong>N717.37 million<\/strong>, is part of TETFund\u2019s ongoing efforts to strengthen academic environments across Nigeria\u2019s public tertiary institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The newly inaugurated complex features <strong>four 200-seater lecture halls<\/strong>, <strong>22 academic offices<\/strong>, and <strong>12 public conveniences<\/strong>, 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, <strong>TETFund Executive Secretary Sonny Echono<\/strong> emphasized the agency\u2019s commitment to supporting educational excellence through strategic infrastructure investments. \u201cThis project reflects our resolve to ensure that Nigerian universities are equipped with modern facilities that foster innovation, research, and academic growth,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The Vice-Chancellor of NSUK, <strong>Prof. Sa\u2019adatu Hassan Liman<\/strong>, expressed gratitude for the intervention, describing the complex as a \u201cgame-changer\u201d for the university. She noted that the new facility would not only enhance academic delivery but also improve staff morale and student engagement. \u201cWe are proud to partner with TETFund in transforming our campus,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">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. \u201cThis is a breath of fresh air,\u201d said Ibrahim Musa, a final-year political science student. \u201cIt shows that someone is listening to our needs.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The project is part of TETFund\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">In a related academic response, the <strong>Department of Public Administration at NAU<\/strong> praised the project as a model for sustainable development in higher education. During a faculty roundtable, Dr. Hadiza Musa stated: \u201cThis kind of intervention is what Nigerian universities need \u2014 not just buildings, but purpose-built spaces that support learning and research.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Local government officials and community leaders also attended the inauguration, praising the university\u2019s leadership and TETFund\u2019s responsiveness. The Chairman of Keffi Local Government, Alhaji Suleiman Danladi, called the project \u201ca symbol of progress\u201d and urged continued collaboration between federal agencies and educational institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The commissioning comes amid broader efforts to reposition NSUK as a leading center of academic excellence in northern Nigeria. Under Prof. Liman\u2019s leadership, the university has expanded its international outreach, including recent alumni engagement tours in Poland and other parts of Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LAFIA, Nigeria \u2014 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\u2019s infrastructure development. The project, valued at N717.37 million, is part of TETFund\u2019s ongoing efforts to strengthen academic environments across Nigeria\u2019s public tertiary institutions. 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