TETFund Investment to Boost North Central Economic Growth

On Thursday, at the 2026 TETFund North Central Zonal Town Hall Meeting in Lokoja, Kogi State, the Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated that the Federal Government's investment in tertiary education via the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) would unlock the North Central region's agricultural, mineral, energy, and economic potential. Idris highlighted the allocation of approximately ₦2.53 billion to each public university, ₦1.87 billion to each polytechnic, and ₦2.06 billion to each college of education for the 2026 TETFund intervention.

He stressed the importance of stronger links between tertiary institutions and industry, focusing on research, innovation, and job creation. Additionally, he mentioned the role of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) and technical education in expanding opportunities for youth.

Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo echoed the need for tertiary institutions to become centers for research and practical solutions to national challenges, emphasizing the importance of turning natural resources into food security and sustainable development.