The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has inaugurated a steering committee on Alternative Energy Solutions to tackle the persistent power crisis crippling Nigeria’s tertiary institutions.
Speaking at the inauguration on Wednesday, TETFund Board of Trustees Chairman, Aminu Masari, emphasised the urgency of the initiative.
“Reliable electricity is the backbone of quality education and research,” Masari said. “Many institutions struggle with exorbitant electricity tariffs and erratic power supply, which hinders learning and innovation.”
The committee, led by Sunday Adepoju, a TETFund Board member, has two months to submit its preliminary report and will also oversee the implementation of the initiative.
The Federal Government, through the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), has been working to expand electricity access. The REA’s existing project includes deploying solar hybrid power plants to 15 federal universities and two teaching hospitals.
While no specific timeline has been set for project completion, experts believe a successful implementation will boost academic performance, drive innovation, and improve overall educational quality in Nigeria’s higher institutions.
