- FG Invites Private Colleges, Universities to Join National Digital Learning Platform
- Dr. Alausa noted that the inclusion of private tertiary institutions marks a key milestone in Nigeria’s digital education reform agenda
- Call on private universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education to formally express interest and engage with TETFund
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming Nigeria’s tertiary education sector by inviting eligible private universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education to join the Tertiary Education Research and Application Service (TERAS).
The initiative is a national digital platform designed to enhance teaching, learning, research, innovation, and institutional efficiency.
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Speaking on the expansion of TERAS, the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, CON, emphasised the importance of collective responsibility and public–private collaboration in advancing sustainable progress in education.
Dr. Alausa noted that the inclusion of private tertiary institutions marks a key milestone in Nigeria’s digital education reform agenda, previously serving only public universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. Eligible private institutions are now invited to formally partner with the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to benefit from the same premium digital services delivered at a national scale.
“TERAS provides structured onboarding, reliable connectivity, cost-efficient solutions, standardised quality assurance mechanisms, and data-driven tools for institutional decision-making,” Dr. Alausa said. “These features are critical for improving institutional performance and ensuring Nigerian tertiary institutions remain competitive both locally and globally.”
The expansion reflects the Federal Government’s vision for a unified, inclusive, and resilient higher education ecosystem aligned with global best practices. Dr. Alausa highlighted that collective engagement through TERAS would strengthen collaboration, enhance bargaining power, and accelerate the development of a shared digital future for Nigeria’s tertiary institutions.
He called on private universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education to formally express interest and engage with TETFund through the Committee of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities, stressing that collaborative inclusivity is essential for sustainable educational advancement.
The Ministry reiterated that the initiative aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s education agenda, which prioritises access to quality, inclusive education, and positions Nigeria’s tertiary institutions to attain global relevance in learning, research, and innovation, ultimately supporting national development.
