The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has started a three-month nationwide assessment of projects funded by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) in universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education across Nigeria.
The move follows growing complaints about abandoned projects, poor workmanship, delays in completion, and concerns over how some education intervention funds are being utilized.
In a statement released on Sunday, the student body said it had received several reports questioning the quality and progress of some TETFund-funded projects in higher institutions.
According to NANS, concerns raised by students and members of the public include unfinished projects, substandard construction work, delays in project delivery, and alleged irregularities involving contractors handling various assignments.
To address these concerns, the association has set up a committee that will travel across the country to inspect projects directly and gather firsthand information on their current status.
The team is expected to visit universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education to determine whether the projects have been completed as planned and whether they are serving the purpose for which they were approved.
NANS explained that the exercise will also examine how the projects are affecting academic activities, student welfare, and the overall learning environment within the institutions.
The review will focus on several key areas, including the quality of completed projects, the level of implementation, how facilities are being used, and the benefits they provide to students and school communities.
The association noted that the initiative is aimed at promoting greater accountability and transparency in the management of public funds allocated to the education sector.
At the end of the inspection period, the committee is expected to prepare a comprehensive report containing its findings, observations, and recommendations.
NANS said the final report will be submitted to relevant government agencies and stakeholders, including the Presidency and the Federal Ministry of Education, to support efforts aimed at improving project delivery and ensuring that education funds achieve their intended objectives.
The nationwide review is expected to last 90 days, after which the association will engage authorities based on the outcome of the investigation.
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