TETFund Moves to Strengthen Security in Tertiary Institutions Nationwide 

TETFund Chairman, Aminu Masari. Photo Credit: TETFund

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has begun developing a comprehensive security master plan aimed at improving safety across universities, polytechnics and colleges of education in Nigeria. The initiative was announced by the Chairman of the TETFund Board of Trustees, Aminu Masari, during a two-day workshop in Abuja. 

According to Masari, Nigerian campuses face growing risks such as kidnapping, bandit attacks, and cyber threats. He stressed that the new security framework will help schools improve how they prevent, detect and respond to these dangers. 

What the Security Master Plan Will Cover  

Masari explained that the framework will introduce modern security systems to protect students, staff, buildings and intellectual property. It will also promote stronger collaboration between institutions, security agencies and host communities. He said the aim is to create safer campus environments where learning can thrive without fear. 

“This is a foundational step in developing a comprehensive, forward-looking security master plan for tertiary institutions in Nigeria,” Masari stated. 

The plan will also include emergency preparedness measures, crisis management guidelines, and digital security technologies for campuses. 

Why This Matters to Nigerians  

Executive Secretary of TETFund, Sonny Echono, emphasized that many campuses in Nigeria are still porous, making them easy targets for criminals. He said that previous assessments revealed high-risk areas, but more coordination among the military, police and civil defence is needed. 

Echono stressed that students and staff must be aware of the risks and engage in security awareness activities to reduce vulnerability. 

How Nigerians Can Benefit From This Initiative  

This move provides several benefits: 

• Safer learning environment: Students can focus more on education and less on fear. 

• Improved campus monitoring: Better surveillance and communication systems will allow faster responses to emergencies. 

• Community involvement: Host communities and security agencies working together will reduce attacks around school areas. 

• Stronger digital protection: With rising cybercrime, improved digital security will protect student records and institutional data. 

Parents, students, staff and communities should stay informed, participate in security sensitisation programmes, and report suspicious activities promptly to benefit fully from the new framework. 

The TETFund security master plan represents a major step toward creating safer, more resilient tertiary institutions in Nigeria. With stronger policies, modern technologies and collaboration among key stakeholders, campuses can become protected spaces where education and innovation flourish.