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TETFund Allocates ₦850m To Offa Poly In 2024 Alone, Rector Pushes For Hostel, Energy Projects

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The Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Dr. Kamoru O. Kadiri, has disclosed that the institution has benefitted from over ₦4 billion intervention funds from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) for infrastructural development.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Speaking during a TETFund town hall meeting in Ilorin, Kwara State capital, Dr. Kadiri commended the consistent intervention of the Fund, stressing that without it, many tertiary institutions in Nigeria would have degenerated into what he described as “glorified secondary schools.”

According to him, the allocation covers different categories of intervention, including special, high-impact, and normal infrastructural support. He revealed that in 2024 alone, the polytechnic received ₦850 million for infrastructural projects.

While appreciating the significant support, the Rector appealed for more investments in students’ hostels, noting that the polytechnic’s population has risen to over 18,000, with pressing need for at least a 3,000-capacity accommodation facility. He also emphasized the importance of TETFund’s intervention in energy supply and utility vehicles to enhance administrative operations.

On the issue of sustainability, Dr. Kadiri explained that TETFund had directed institutions to focus on the maintenance of existing structures this year rather than new constructions. He said ₦250 million was earmarked for this purpose, with about 30 percent allocated to laboratory equipment and the remainder for refurbishing aging campus buildings.

Dr. Kadiri reiterated that the impact of TETFund’s interventions continues to transform learning environments in Nigerian tertiary institutions, ensuring their survival and competitiveness.


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“Terror Link Shock: Federal Government Drags Borno Youth Leader To Court Over Alleged Boko Haram Ties!”

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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday remanded Samaila Ibrahim Kaigama, President of the Borno State Youths Association (BOSYA), in Department of State Services (DSS) custody following his arraignment on terrorism charges before Justice Salim Ibrahim.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • Custody & Trial Date: Justice Ibrahim ordered Kaigama to remain detained by the DSS and adjourned the matter to September 25, 2026, for the commencement of the trial.

    • Allegations & Background: Although formal charges were not immediately disclosed, investigators connected the case to allegations of communication with Boko Haram terrorists and the extortion of victims’ families regarding ransom payments.

    • Media Appearance: Scrutiny intensified following a Channels Television interview where Kaigama publicly admitted to holding discussions with Boko Haram members over ransom negotiations for abducted individuals.

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“The Pulpit Presidency: How Governor Alia Turned Benue State Government House Into A One-Man Church!”

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  • Senate Minority Leader Abba Moro criticized Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia’s governance style on AIT’s Democracy Today, alleging that the state is run like a church where instructions originate from only one individual.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • Senate Minority Leader Abba Moro criticized Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia’s governance style during an appearance on AIT’s Democracy Today, claiming the state is operated like a church where directives come from a single individual.

      • Moro alleged that all key decisions are centralized under Governor Alia, stripping political appointees and commissioners of meaningful responsibilities and forcing them out of roles normally handled by senior officials.

      • Highlighting the lack of financial autonomy within the administration, Moro recounted an instance where a commissioner could only donate ₦150,000 to be split across three IDP camps, and asserted that even the deputy governor lacks the independence to spend ₦1,000,000.

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“Benue is Not A Parish! Senator Abba Moro Fires Back Over The State’s Surprising ‘Church’ Reputation!”

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  • Senate Minority Leader Abba Moro criticized Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia’s governance style on AIT’s Democracy Today, alleging that the state is run like a church where instructions originate from only one individual.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • Moro claimed that the governor has centralized power by taking over responsibilities meant for other officials, leaving commissioners and political appointees with virtually no meaningful duties or financial authority.

    • To illustrate the limited power of local officials, Moro recounted visiting IDP camps where a commissioner could only allocate ₦150,000 to be split across three camps, and asserted that even the deputy governor lacks the authority to independently spend ₦1,000,000 in emergencies.

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