The Federal Government has approved the sum of N24bn for the construction of hostels in 36 public tertiary institutions in the country.
The Executive Secretary of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Sonny Echono disclosed this at a One-Day Workshop on “Emerging Areas of Student Needs in Beneficiary Institutions held in Abuja.
He said 12 of the beneficiary institutions selected from each of the six geopolitical zones will receive a N1bn allocation as equity contribution in partnership with private developers for the construction of the hostels.
Meanwhile, the TETFund boss also announced the introduction of Career Services Center in the nations tertiary institutions aimed at ensuring the development of students careers and their employability.
Echono further indicated plans to review the teaching practice funding template currently in use.
The Workshop was attended by heads of benefiting tertiary institutions including Vice Chancellor’s , Rectors and Provosts as well as Leaders of Academic Unions.
