The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has invested more than N30 billion in security projects across universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education in 2025, according to the Chairman of its Board of Trustees, Alhaji Aminu Masari.
Masari disclosed the figure in Katsina, noting that the funding has already strengthened safety measures for students, lecturers, and other members of the academic community. He explained that the intervention is part of a wider federal effort to ensure that tertiary institutions operate in secure and supportive environments.
Masari said the Fund introduced a specific budget line for security in response to recurring threats faced by educational institutions. He added that this approach mirrors earlier provisions made for electricity support.
He stated that many institutions have taken advantage of the window to request assistance for projects such as solar-powered streetlights, perimeter fencing, and other infrastructure aimed at reducing security risks on campuses.
Masari emphasized that the goal is to ensure that teaching, learning, and research can proceed without fear, and that the safety of students and staff remains a central priority for TETFund.
