President Bola Tinubu has appointed former Katsina State Governor, Aminu Bello Masari, as the new chairman of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund).
Masari’s appointment aims to strengthen the administration’s commitment to improving the quality and accessibility of tertiary education in Nigeria. As TETFund chairman, Masari will oversee the allocation and management of funds aimed at the development and maintenance of essential infrastructure and educational resources across tertiary institutions in the country.
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The appointment of Masari, who has a wealth of experience in governance and public administration, is expected to bring strategic leadership to TETFund. His tenure as governor of Katsina State saw various initiatives aimed at improving education and infrastructure, experiences that will be valuable in his new role.
The TETFund, established to provide supplementary support to all levels of public tertiary institutions, plays a crucial role in the enhancement of educational standards in Nigeria. With Masari at the helm, the fund is expected to continue its mission of transforming Nigeria’s tertiary education landscape.