Chidimma Uchegbu
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has taken a significant step towards addressing accommodation challenges facing female students at Ken Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic in Bori, Rivers State, with the commissioning of a 244-bed female hostel.
Hon. Aboh Uduyok, member representing the South-South Geopolitical Zone on the TETFund Board of Trustees, who performed the commissioning ceremony, described the event as “a celebration of partnership, vision, and progress.”
“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. This reflects the Fund’s steady pursuit of excellence and impact 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 His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.
“Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, we are assembled here today for the commissioning of a 244 – Bed Female Student Hostel project whose total cost is N1,399,965,179.25 , sponsored by TETFund. It is gratifying to note that this project has been delivered under the present challenging economic conditions, and this is a tangible symbol of resilience, integrity, and commitment. This stands as part of TETFund’s continuous effort to ensure that all beneficiary institutions have the requisite physical infrastructure to support innovation, creativity, and excellence in technical and vocational education,” Hon Uduyok said.
In a goodwill message, TETFund’s Executive Secretary, Arch. Sonny Echono, represented by Engr. Samson Imoni of the Monitoring and Evaluation Department, praised the polytechnic’s management for demonstrating “prudence, integrity, and discipline” in managing public funds.
The Rector of the polytechnic, Dr. Ledum Gwarah, expressed appreciation to TETFund for its intervention, saying the hostel would have a profound impact on students’ lives.
“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,” Gwarah said.
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