The National Association of Nigerian Students has constituted an independent committee to monitor, assess, and verify the implementation of Tertiary Education Trust Fund projects across tertiary institutions in Nigeria, citing widespread concerns over project abandonment, poor execution, and alleged fraud.

NANS national president, Comrade Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, disclosed this in a press statement, saying the move was driven by the need to promote transparency, accountability, and value for money in TETFund interventions.

The student body acknowledged the federal government's sustained commitment to education funding through TETFund but noted that billions of naira channelled into Institutions over the years had not always translated into visible, quality outcomes.

"Over the years, billions of naira have been injected into tertiary institutions across the country for the provision of infrastructure, academic facilities, research support, capacity building, and other developmental projects aimed at improving the quality of education for Nigerian students," the statement read.

It added that persistent allegations of substandard delivery, delayed completion, and fraudulent practices by some contractors had generated widespread public concern and raised questions about the actual impact of TETFund funding on students.

The committee, headed by Comrade Salahudeen Lukman with Gambo Abubakar serving as secretary alongside five other members, is mandated to conduct a comprehensive nationwide tour of tertiary institutions to evaluate the status, quality, and impact of TETFund projects.

It is expected to submit its findings and recommendations within 90 days. NANS stated that the report would guide its leadership on the next line of action and that recommendations would be transmitted to the Presidency, the Federal Ministry of Education, and other relevant stakeholders for necessary action.

The association reiterated that the exercise was aimed at establishing the true state of TETFund's interventions in Nigeria's tertiary education sector.