By Tony Obiechina, Abuja
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the sum of ₦13 billion for the National Research Fund (NRF) and the provision of Central Multipurpose Laboratories in selected universities across the country.
The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman who disclosed this in Abuja on Tuesday, reiterated federal government’s readiness to provide equipment for research in the country.
Mamman spoke at the inauguration of the reconstituted TETFund National Research Fund Screening and Monitoring Committee (NRFS&MC) and the Technical Advisory Group (TAG), during which he received the report of the TETFund ad hoc Committee on Equipment Upgrade in Workshops and Laboratories.
The Minister expressed gratitude for the significant investment, stating, “President Tinubu’s approval of ₦5 billion for NRF and ₦8 billion for Central Multipurpose Laboratories underscores his commitment to advancing research for national development.”
Similarly, speaking during the inauguration of key committees, the Minister emphasised the importance of enhancing research capacity across various fields.
He highlighted the need to elevate academic publications in Nigeria and reduce reliance on foreign materials through initiatives like the Higher Education Book Development Project.
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The Executive Secretary of TETFUND, Arc Sonny Echono, praised the expertise of the committees in driving the implementation of the National Research Fund.
“The NRF has awarded 912 research grants totaling ₦24,021,679,195.88 since its inception in 2009, promoting applied research and innovation in public tertiary institutions”, he noted.
The committees were urged to uphold credibility and maintain high standards in their roles to advance research and book publication for national development.
