By Felix Khanoba
The Federal Government has taken another step toward easing accommodation shortages in public tertiary institutions as the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) on Tuesday commissioned a new 244-bed female hostel at Ken Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic, Bori, Rivers State.
Performing the commissioning, the South-South representative on the TETFund Board of Trustees, Hon. Aboh Uduyok, hailed the institution’s management for completing the project as scheduled.
According to him, “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 stated.
Delivering his goodwill remarks, the Executive Secretary of TETFund, Arc. Sonny Echono—represented by Engr. Samson Imoni from the Fund’s Monitoring and Evaluation Department—praised the polytechnic for its discipline, transparency, and accountability in managing public resources.
Similarly, the Rector, Dr. Ledum Gwarah, expressed gratitude to TETFund for its continuous support, noting that the new facility would significantly enhance student welfare.
“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,” he said.
