Prof. Bogoro Commends Gov. Bello over establishment of Confluence University

The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND), Prof Elias Bogoro has commended the governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello on the establishment of the Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara, Kogi State.

Prof Bogoro who received Governor Bello who was on a working visit to the TETFund head office in Abuja, stated that the effort of the state governor in establishing a specialised university in the state was a laudable one, assuring that the agency will give maximum support to the new university.

Prof Bogoro said TETFund has core objective of providing funding for educational facilities and infrastructural development across the country.

He said the mandate of TETFund also includes promoting creative and innovative approach to educational learning and services, and to stimulate, support and enhance improvement activities in the educational foundation areas, like teachers’ education, teaching practice, library development and special education programmes.

He noted the Confluence Univeristy of Science and Technology which is a specialised tertiary institution will enjoy the support of the agency just like all other tertiary institutions in the country.

Prof Bogoro said the idea of setting up a university of science and technology by the state government was a well-thought out one, noting that it will bridge the human capacity gap in the nation’s industries.

Earlier, the Kogi state governor, Yahaya Bello stated that the aim of his visit was to brief the Executive Secretary of the agency on the establishment of the Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara, and to as well seek support for the rapid development of the institution.

The Governor disclosed that funds necessary for the takeoff of the school project have been earmarked but stressed that agencies such as TETFund and other relevant international organisations are called upon to assist in the development of the new institution.

He said in an era where almost everything is done with technology, an institutions like the Confluence University of Science and Technology will provide the much needed manpower for the country in her technological advancement.