President Tinubu Appoints Masari as Chairman of TETFund Board of Trustees

President Bola Tinubu has appointed former Katsina State Governor Aminu Bello Masari as the new head of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Board. Masari, a seasoned politician with extensive experience in governance and education, is expected to bring his expertise to TETFund, a key agency in funding the development of higher education in Nigeria.

The appointment was announced on the X platform (formerly Twitter) by President Tinubu as part of his ongoing efforts to reform Nigeria’s education sector. During his tenure as Katsina State Governor, Masari made significant progress in education, including establishing new higher education institutions and implementing innovative education programmes.

President Tinubu praised Masari’s dedication to education and proven leadership, stating, “Governor MassHis commitment to education and his proven leadership abilities make him the perfect candidate to lead the TETFund Board. I have no doubt that under his guidance, TETFund will continue to play a vital role in the development of our higher education system.“ .

Masari expressed gratitude for the appointment and pledged to work tirelessly to ensure TETFund fulfills its mandate.I am honored to have been selected by President Tinubu to lead the TETFund Board.Masari said.I am committed to working with all stakeholders to ensure our higher education institutions have the resources they need to provide quality education to students.“ .

The appointment has received widespread approval from both the political and educational communities in Nigeria. Many have praised President Tinubu’s choice and highlighted Masari’s experience and dedication to education as key factors in his selection.

As the new Chairman of the TETFund Board of Trustees, Masari will oversee the allocation of funds to tertiary education institutions nationwide and implement policies aimed at improving the quality of education in Nigeria.

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