TETFund commissions 244-bed female hostel at Ken Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic
By Uji A. Iliyasu, Abuja
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has commissioned a 244-bed female hostel at Ken Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic, Bori, Rivers State, as part of ongoing efforts by the Federal Government to ease accommodation challenges facing students in public tertiary institutions.
Performing the commissioning, the member representing the South-South geopolitical zone on the TETFund Board of Trustees, Hon. Aboh Uduyok, commended the institution for the timely delivery of the project.
“Today’s event is more than a commissioning; it is a celebration of partnership, vision and progress. Across Nigeria, TETFund has been commissioning completed projects in beneficiary institutions, reflecting the Fund’s steady pursuit of excellence through purposeful interventions.
“What we witness here today is a demonstration of prudent resource management and a shared commitment to transforming Nigeria’s tertiary education sector, in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR,” he said.
Hon. Uduyok disclosed that the newly commissioned 244-bed female hostel, valued at N1,399,965,179.25, was delivered despite prevailing economic challenges, describing it as a symbol of resilience, integrity and commitment to improving learning environments nationwide.
In his goodwill message, the Executive Secretary of TETFund, Sonny Echono, represented by Engr Samson Imoni of the Fund’s Monitoring and Evaluation Department, praised the management of the polytechnic for its prudence, integrity and discipline in handling public resources.
Rector of the institution, Dr. Ledum Gwarah, expressed profound appreciation to TETFund for what he described as its “intervention role” in supporting the growth of the polytechnic.
“This project brings us immense joy because it is not merely a building; it is a facility that transforms lives. With the comfort provided here, our students will be encouraged to remain on campus, concentrate on their studies and thrive in a safe and conducive environment,” he said.