The Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, has reiterated that his administration will continue to partner with the board of Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund, in strengthening and promoting growth of learning among tertiary institutions in the state.

The Governor, gave the assurance during the Southeast Stakeholders Town Hall Meeting organized by TETFUND at Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu International Conference Centre, Owerri to mark its 2025 Board of Trustees Town Meeting for the the region.

The event, which brought together notable scholars and policy makers, is aimed at reshaping and addressing the future of higher education in Nigeria, particularly, in the Southeast region.

The Governor, represented by the Deputy Governor of the State, Lady Chinyere Ekomaru, reaffirmed the state’s commitment to strengthening its collaboration with TETFund for impactful interventions in the State’s education sector, mostly, in the area of teaching, research, infrastructure development and innovation.

He highlighted on the benefits the State has gained sofar from TETFund’s projects, including career development initiatives, upgraded health facilities, and state-of-the-art ICT incubation facilities.

The Governor, added that the State Government will not relent in its commitment to timely and adequate payment of its contributions to the fund.

Earlier in her address, board member of the fund, representing the southeast region, Mrs Esther Ukachukwu, hinted on the core mandate behind the establishment of the board as a pivotal interventionist agency in Nigeria.

She highlighted its fundamental purpose, which hinged on delivering focused and transformative support to public tertiary institutions through rigorous and effective project management.

Mrs. Ukachukwu threw more lights on the agency’s extensive programmes, enumerating strategic initiatives such as the establishment of multi-purpose zonal research facilities dedicated to biotechnology, food security, and health sciences.

She also showcased some projects including renewable energy mini-grids to power campuses, agriculture demonstration farms, and innovative hubs designed to drive technology transfer and entrepreneurship development.

Imo govt will continue partnering TETfund to boost tertiary education in state – Uzodinma