Educational Insights2 min read2026-04-17

ASUU Proposes 10-Year TETFund Ban for New Public Universities

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has put forth a significant proposal, urging the Federal Government to deny new public universities, particularly those proposed by state governments, access to Tertiary Education Tr...

Azeez

Azeez

17 Apr 2026

ASUU Proposes 10-Year TETFund Ban for New Public Universities
Key takeaways
  • The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has put forth a significant proposal, urging the Federal Government to deny new public universities, particularly those proposed by state governments, access to Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) resources for a minimum of ten years.
  • This demand stems from the union's deep concern over the current condition of state-owned universities across Nigeria.
  • ASUU also stipulated that any proposed university, whether federal or state-funded, must present a concrete and verifiable growth plan.

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