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Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa
The Minister for Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has praised the Tertiary Education Trust Fund for its commitment to advancing research in Nigeria, describing the ongoing National Research and Fair Exhibition as a vital step towards job creation, wealth generation, and economic development.
Speaking at the event’s inauguration in Abuja, Alausa commended TETFund’s Executive Secretary, Sonny Echono, for aligning the exhibition with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision of transforming research outcomes into practical tools for national growth.
According to him, the exhibition underscores the Federal Government’s commitment to linking academic excellence with industry needs to drive economic transformation.
“With initiatives like this fair, TETFund is not only encouraging research but also fostering improvements in the manufacturing sector, which will automatically bolster Nigeria’s economy,” the minister remarked.
In his remarks, the TETFund’s Executive Secretary, Echono, highlighted the significant strides Nigerian tertiary institutions had made in research, which, according to him, are already gaining global recognition in diverse fields, including natural sciences, technology, social sciences, and the arts.
“TETFund’s enhanced support for critical research and development initiatives has led to tangible improvements in our universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education,” Echono stated.
He pointed to notable achievements such as the rise in the number of professors, an increase in PhD graduates, and advancements in teaching and research quality.
Echono explained that the fair sought to bridge the gap between academic research and industry application.
“The ultimate goal of this fair is to translate research from Nigerian tertiary institutions into innovations, inventions, and practical solutions that can be commercialized,” Echono added.
