The Federal University of Education, Pankshin (FUEP) in Plateau State has secured a ₦10 billion take-off grant from the Federal Government.
Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, the representative of Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency, who sponsored the bill for the institution’s upgrade, announced the government’s approval of the funds at the official unveiling of the university.
Gagdi expressed excitement over the approval, which he noted was first signed by former President Buhari.
He recalled how critics attacked him on social media when a “big problem” within the Ministry of Education delayed the implementation of the approval.
Gagdi noted that he has been exonerated and urged President Tinubu to ensure the approved funds are released by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) for the project.
According to him, this issue has become a significant challenge for new universities.
Gagdi said, “Buhari approved the bill, overriding the Ministry of Education to commence immediately, but it became a big problem, giving room for some people on social media to castigate Gagdi, claiming he lied. Today, I am exonerated.
“I went and appealed to President Tinubu that every new university always has a problem getting releases from TETFund, and Mr. President approved over ₦10 billion take-off grant for the Federal University of Education Pankshin.”
Investors King gathered that the Federal University of Education was recently upgraded from the Federal College of Education Pankshin.
With the ₦10 billion support, the government aims to assist the institution in achieving a smooth transition.
In addition to the ₦10 billion take-off grant, the institution received government approval to hire 161 staff members before its official launch.