TETFund BOT Chairman Commissions N4.089 billion Landmark Projects at IBB University

In continuation of the unveiling of projects sponsored by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) in its Beneficiary Institutions across the country, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of TETFund, Rt. Hon. Aminu Bello Masari has commissioned two iconic projects valued at N4.089 billion at Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU), Lapai, Niger State. The projects are the remodelled University Senate Building and the Faculty of Law Complex, which were constructed at the cost of N1,584,998,463.70 and N2,504,381,517.61, respectively. Speaking at the inauguration Ceremony, Rt. Hon. Aminu Bello Masari noted that the Fund has since 2011 allocated N15.25 billion for infrastructure-related projects to the university, out of which N13.04 billion has been accessed. While commending the university authorities for prudent utilisation of funds, the TETFund BOT Chairman stated that the newly commissioned projects reflect TETFund’s continued alignment with the Federal Government’s vision of providing relevant facilities for more effective teaching and learning in public tertiary institutions in the country, including interventions in sustainable power supply, medical training facilities, ICT among others. “We urge the university to ensure proper maintenance of these facilities. On our part, TETFund will sustain impactful interventions to make Nigerian institutions globally competitive,” he stated. Also speaking, the Executive Secretary of TETFund, Arc Sonny Echono, who was represented by the Fund’s Director of Monitoring and Evaluation, Arc. Babatunde Olajide, Echono described the inauguration as a milestone in advancing Nigeria’s higher education, stressing that world-class infrastructure remains vital for academic excellence and innovation. Arc. Echono commended the State Government and the university management for their developmental efforts and urged the university community to protect and utilize the new facilities for better learning experience. Also speaking at the event, Governor Umar Bago of Niger State, represented by his Deputy Governor, Comrade Yakubu Garba, commended TETFund for successful delivery of the projects. He affirmed the Niger State Government’s resolve to expand access to tertiary education through the establishment of institutions such as the IBB University Teaching Hospital, Abdulkadir Kure University, Minna, and the newly established University of Agriculture and Climate Change, all designed to align education with Niger State’s development priorities. Speaking earlier, the Vice-Chancellor of IBB University, Prof. Mohammed Suleiman expressed appreciation to TETFund and the state government for their support. Prof. Suleiman disclosed that the remodelled Senate Building contains 70 offices, a 200-seat Senate Chamber, 50-seat Council Chamber, and 96,000-litre water reservoir, while the Faculty of Law Complex comprises 106 offices, lecture theatres, an e-library, boardrooms, and a 450-seat moot court.

In continuation of the unveiling of projects sponsored by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) in its Beneficiary Institutions across the country, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of TETFund, Rt. Hon. Aminu Bello Masari has commissioned two iconic projects valued at N4.089 billion at Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU), Lapai, Niger State. The projects are the remodelled University Senate Building and the Faculty of Law Complex, which were constructed at the cost of N1,584,998,463.70 and N2,504,381,517.61, respectively. Speaking at the inauguration Ceremony, Rt. Hon. Aminu Bello Masari noted that the Fund has since 2011 allocated N15.25 billion for infrastructure-related projects to the university, out of which N13.04 billion has been accessed. While commending the university authorities for prudent utilisation of funds, the TETFund BOT Chairman stated that the newly commissioned projects reflect TETFund’s continued alignment with the Federal Government’s vision of providing relevant facilities for more effective teaching and learning in public tertiary institutions in the country, including interventions in sustainable power supply, medical training facilities, ICT among others. “We urge the university to ensure proper maintenance of these facilities. On our part, TETFund will sustain impactful interventions to make Nigerian institutions globally competitive,” he stated. Also speaking, the Executive Secretary of TETFund, Arc Sonny Echono, who was represented by the Fund’s Director of Monitoring and Evaluation, Arc. Babatunde Olajide, Echono described the inauguration as a milestone in advancing Nigeria’s higher education, stressing that world-class infrastructure remains vital for academic excellence and innovation. Arc. Echono commended the State Government and the university management for their developmental efforts and urged the university community to protect and utilize the new facilities for better learning experience. Also speaking at the event, Governor Umar Bago of Niger State, represented by his Deputy Governor, Comrade Yakubu Garba, commended TETFund for successful delivery of the projects. He affirmed the Niger State Government’s resolve to expand access to tertiary education through the establishment of institutions such as the IBB University Teaching Hospital, Abdulkadir Kure University, Minna, and the newly established University of Agriculture and Climate Change, all designed to align education with Niger State’s development priorities. Speaking earlier, the Vice-Chancellor of IBB University, Prof. Mohammed Suleiman expressed appreciation to TETFund and the state government for their support. Prof. Suleiman disclosed that the remodelled Senate Building contains 70 offices, a 200-seat Senate Chamber, 50-seat Council Chamber, and 96,000-litre water reservoir, while the Faculty of Law Complex comprises 106 offices, lecture theatres, an e-library, boardrooms, and a 450-seat moot court.