The Vice-Chancellor of Lead City University, Ibadan, Professor Kabiru Adeyemo, has called on the Federal Government to extend the Tertiary Education Trust Fund benefits to private universities, in order to enable them enjoy the same facilities as their public counterparts.
Speaking on Monday at a press briefing in Ibadan to mark the institution’s 20th anniversary, Adeyemo emphasized that students of private universities should be granted access to student loans, while lecturers should also receive government-backed research grants.
Adeyemo further stressed the need for educational equity, insisting that TETFund resources, sourced from taxpayers’ money, should not be exclusive to public institutions.
The VC urged the government to create a conducive environment for private universities to thrive, calling on the National Universities Commission (NUC), the Federal Government, and other stakeholders to provide necessary incentives to achieve the objective in question
Reflecting on Lead City University’s achievements over the past two decades, Adeyemo attributed its success to strong teamwork, academic excellence, and a commitment to producing wealth creators rather than job seekers.
News Edited by Oni Kayode Philips