Dauda Lawal, the governor of Zamfara State, has requested additional funding from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to promote infrastructure development at certain of the state’s public tertiary institutions.
Lawal spoke in Abuja while visiting Sonny Echono, Executive Secretary of the TETFund.
The governor stated that the state of emergency he recently announced in Zamfara’s education sector required significant monetary help to succeed. He also sought TETFund funding to complete certain abandoned projects, particularly at the state university.
Lawal emphasised the importance of tackling the state’s critical challenges with education in the state, as well as the role of the TETFund.
“I came to thank TETFUND but, at the same time, ask for more intervention,” the governor said.
“In November, we declared an emergency in education. That is why I’m here to continue to follow up wherever we can get help.”
Lawal said security has become a major challenge in Zamfara but assured that the government is addressing the situation.
Speaking, Echono said TETFund is doing a lot to ensure that education continues in Zamfara despite the security challenges in the state.
Echono said some projects were initiated and abandoned by successive governments in Zamfara.
“The governor came on an appreciation visit because we are doing a lot despite the security challenges in Zamfara,” he said.
“He came with a very specific request, especially as it relates to state institutions.
“Zamfara, like any other state, is one of the beneficiaries of our high-impact projects.
“He was canvassing for us to complete some already ongoing projects because they are having funding challenges, ” he added.