- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approves N4 billion each for 12 universities to boost engineering facilities
- The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, said the funds aim to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and industry requirements
- Alausa further disclosed that an additional N20 billion will be allocated to upgrade engineering facilities in selected institutions
Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering basic and tertiary education in Nigeria and worldwide
FCT, Abuja – The President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led federal government has approved N4 billion each for 12 selected Federal Universities of Technology and conventional universities across the country.
The fund is to rehabilitate workshops and procure modern equipment in the universities.
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, said the funds would either upgrade existing facilities or support the construction of new engineering workshops where necessary.
He explained that the initiative is designed to strengthen practical training and bridge the gap between theory and industry requirements.
AS reported by The Punch, he stated this on Monday at the inauguration of the Implementation Committee on Tertiary Education Trust Fund Special High-Impact Intervention Projects in Abuja.
FG gives N4 bn each to 12 universities
Below are the 12 universities to benefit from the intervention, which targets the rehabilitation of engineering and technology faculties.
- Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State
- Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State
- Federal University of Technology, Babura, Jigawa State
- Federal University of Technology, Ikot-Abasi, Akwa Ibom State
- Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State
- Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi State
- The Nigerian Army University, Biu, Borno State
- African Aviation and Aerospace University, Abuja
- Shehu Shagari University of Education, Sokoto State
- Enugu State University of Science and Technology
- University of Ilesha, Osun State
- Delta State University, Abraka
Alausa further stated that the intervention aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu.
“The High-Impact Intervention Project is a strategic initiative aimed at upgrading laboratories, workshops, and research facilities, positioning our institutions as hubs of innovation and practical problem solving.”
According to the minister, thespecial intervention would provide modern workshops, advanced laboratories, and industry-relevant equipment to improve graduate employability.
He further noted that an additional N20 billion had been provided in the 2026 TETFund guidelines to upgrade engineering facilities in other selected institutions.
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The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) in Ondo state and the Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTA\ Minna) in Niger state made the top three.
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Source: Legit.ng
