TETFUND Distributes 2,253 Books To Public And State Colleges Of Education

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) says it would continue to support the production of vital text books for use in public tertiary institutions in Nigeria.
The Executive Secretary of TETFUND, Sonny Echonor stated this at the distribution of 2,253 text books made up of 12 titles, and sponsored by the Fund to public federal and state colleges of education in the country.
Echonor assured that TETFUND would sustain the partnership with the Nigerian Academy of Education, describing it as the mother of all academics in the country whose members have been at the fore front of pursuing the dissemination and spread of knowledge and development of skills in children.
He further noted that books are important asset for a country’s growth and catalyst for mental growth and social integration.
The Executive Secretary, National Commission for Colleges of Education, Prof.Paulinus Okwelle, who appreciated TETFUND for the books, called for the inclusion of Private colleges of Education as beneficiaries to improve their libraries.
The Chairman, Committee of Provost, Colleges of Education,Professor Farouk Haruna further urged the Fund to sustain the efforts of supporting local production of Text books by Nigerians scholars.
Also,the President,Nigerian Academy of Education professor, Kabiru Isyaku said that the group Serve as a forum for Nigerian educationists at the highest level whose opinion on education commands professional authority and respect.
Professor Isyaku however explained that the academy strive to improve the quality of education in the country by taking the initiative to express views on plans, programmes, policy and practice in education.