The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has launched a 90-day nationwide investigation into abandoned projects funded by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) across universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education in the country.
According to the student body, the probe aims to uncover cases of poor project execution, delayed completion, and outright abandonment of infrastructure projects intended to improve learning conditions in tertiary institutions.
NANS said the initiative became necessary following numerous complaints from students about unfinished lecture halls, hostels, laboratories, libraries, and other critical facilities despite the release of intervention funds by TETFund.
The association noted that the exercise would involve inspections of project sites, collection of evidence, and engagement with students, school managements, contractors, and relevant stakeholders to determine the status of ongoing and completed projects.
Speaking on the development, NANS leadership stressed that the investigation is not intended to witch-hunt any individual or institution but to ensure accountability, transparency, and value for public funds invested in the education sector.
At the end of the 90-day exercise, the association said it would compile a comprehensive report detailing its findings and submit recommendations to the Federal Government, the National Assembly, TETFund, and anti-corruption agencies for necessary action.
NANS further urged students across the country to cooperate with the investigative teams by providing credible information and reporting abandoned or poorly executed projects within their institutions.
The association maintained that Nigerian students deserve quality educational facilities and vowed to continue advocating for improved standards, responsible management of education funds, and timely delivery of projects designed to enhance teaching and learning in the nation's tertiary institutions.
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