The Federal Government has officially launched 50 locally-written textbooks aimed at addressing the significant shortage of quality academic resources in Nigerian higher institutions.
The Minister of Education, Morufu Tunji Alausa, unveiled the textbooks in Abuja, highlighting that Nigerian universities have long relied on foreign publications, which has created a strain on the country’s foreign exchange reserves.
Dr. Alausa emphasized the need to foster quality indigenous authorship to not only ensure the availability of relevant academic materials but also to safeguard national pride and reduce dependence on foreign books. He also noted the government’s increased focus on supporting local publications through TETFund to provide sufficient learning materials in tertiary institutions.
The Executive Secretary of TETFund, Arc. Sonny Echono, explained that the initiative stemmed from the lack of high-quality textbooks in Nigerian tertiary education. He revealed that over 130 manuscripts have undergone rigorous review and are being published as textbooks, with more manuscripts currently under review.
Professor Albert Abegunde, the Chairman of TETFund’s Technical Advisory Group, added that the books aim to enhance literacy, preserve culture, promote technology, encourage entrepreneurship, and support research and innovation for the development of future generations.
This initiative is part of the Higher Education Book Development Intervention Project led by TETFund, which seeks to strengthen academic resources in Nigerian tertiary institutions.
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