The development and sustainability of any nation is anchored on the efforts and measures put in place by the government towards the funding and development of its tertiary education system, which is that level of education where skills, competence and advanced knowledge are gained and utilized. The defect in this very important sector resulted in numerous challenges that grossly affected the economic development of the nation. The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) came in as a quick fix to reinvigorate and revamp the Nigeria tertiary education system. This study examined the Tertiary Education Trust Fund and the development of the six selected Federal Universities in South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria (1999–2020). To carry out this study successfully, data was gathered through primary and secondary sources, the descriptive survey design was adopted and questionnaire were distributed; four research questions and four null hypotheses guided the study. A sample of 1744 respondents were used for the study, which comprised 55 respondents for TETFund officials and 1689 for the university staff (teaching and non-teaching), the stratified random sampling was used for the TETFund officials and the Taro Yamene sample size determination formula for the University Staff in the six selected Federal Universities, The System and New Public Management theory were adopted as the theoretical framework. The questionnaires were structured on a 4-point likert scale and valid data analysed with the use of descriptive statistical tools of tables, charts, mean and standard deviation. The Z-test was used to test the null hypotheses at 0.05 Alpha levels. The findings of the study indicated that TETFund has impacted positively in arresting the rot in Nigeria University Education in infrastructures as well as human capacity development, except for the little challenges that have to do with ease of access and government regulations associated with the policy, the study recommends among others that: all TETFund interventions should be utilized for the purpose it was established and not for personal aggrandizement and the bottlenecks encountered by the beneficiaries in the process of accessing the funds should be curtailed.
Table of Contents
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background to the Study
1.2 Statement of the Problem
1.3 Research Questions
1.4 Objectives of the Study
1.5 Hypotheses
1.6 Significance of the Study
1.7 Delimitations/Scope of the Study
1.8 Limitations of the Study
1.9 Operationalization of Concepts
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW AND THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
2.0 Introduction
2.1 Conceptual Framework
2.1.1 Education
2.1.2 Tertiary Education
2.1.2.1 The Universities
2.1.2.2 The Polytechnics
2.1.2.3 The Colleges of Education
2.1.3 Development
2.1.4 The link between University Education and Development
2.1.5 The Trust Fund and Educational Trust Fund
2.1.6 The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND)
2.2 Gap in Literature
2.3 Theoretical Framework
CHAPTER THREE: METHODOLOGY
3.1 Research Design
3.2 Population of the Study
3.3 Sample and Sampling Techniques
3.4 Instrument for Data Collection
3.5 Validity of the Instrument
3.6 Reliability of the Instrument
3.7 Method of Data Administration and Collection
3.8 Method of Data Analysis
CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
4.0 Introduction
4.1 Demographic Profile of the Respondents
4.2 Data Presentation and Analysis
4.3 Test of Hypotheses
4.4 Discussions of Findings
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Summary
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Recommendations
5.4 Contribution to Knowledge
5.5 Suggestion for Further Studies
Research Objectives & Key Themes
This study aims to investigate the role of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) in fostering the development of six designated Federal Universities located within the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria. The research evaluates how TETFund interventions—spanning infrastructure, staff training, and research funding—have shaped university development and identifies the procedural and structural obstacles that impede the efficient utilization of these funds.
- The influence of the existing legal framework on TETFund operations within Nigerian universities.
- The operational procedures and bureaucratic processes involved in fund acquisition and disbursement.
- The impact of TETFund interventions on physical infrastructure, academic capacity, and research output.
- Structural and institutional challenges impacting the effectiveness of TETFund in supporting university development.
Excerpt from the Book
1.1 Background to the Study
Education, especially tertiary education is very strategic and pivotal to the growth and development of any nation, it is the passport to the future and a launch pad to a more successful, more productive and prosperous nation, the various research, inventions and innovations carried out by this level of education has been a catalyst for strategic development, social transformation, economic growth, stability and human capacity development, which has been a major key and beneficial in the development of any modern society. The neglect in this sector translates into a significant malfunctioning of other sectors of the country and as such governments all over the world intervene substantially in the sector by rendering support to the institutions, students and system (Moja, 2010).
In Nigeria, a “National Policy on Education” was established in 1977 to ensure the education sector supports government’s development goals through high level manpower training and the provision of a coherent platform for the coordination and delivery of education at all tiers of government. However, there were challenges to the implementation of the policy which culminated with industrial conflicts, decreasing quality in the sector delivery, agitations and the continual crisis within the system. The positive measures and intervention put in place by the government to remedy the situation gave rise to the introduction of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund.
Summary of Chapters
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION: Explains the strategic necessity of tertiary education for national development and details the historical transition in Nigeria that led to the establishment of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to address infrastructural and academic decay.
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW AND THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK: Provides a comprehensive academic overview of education, development, and funding models, utilizing System Theory and New Public Management as frameworks to analyze university administration.
CHAPTER THREE: METHODOLOGY: Outlines the research design, specifically a descriptive survey design used to examine the experiences of university staff and TETFund officials regarding funding interventions in the South-South zone.
CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS: Presents the statistical findings from surveys and document analyses, evaluating how various interventions influenced university growth and identifying stringencies in the funding process.
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Synthesizes the core findings regarding TETFund's positive impact on infrastructure and staff development, concluding with policy recommendations to minimize bureaucratic bottlenecks.
Keywords
Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund, Nigeria, South-South Nigeria, Federal Universities, Infrastructure Development, Human Capacity Development, Research funding, Academic staff, University administration, Funding Interventions, Educational policy, Public Administration, System Theory, New Public Management.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary focus of this study?
This thesis examines the role and impact of TETFund regarding the development of six specific federal universities in the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria between 1999 and 2020.
What are the major thematic areas explored?
Key themes include the legal mandates of TETFund, financial disbursement procedures, the impact on infrastructural rehabilitation, human capacity development, and systemic hurdles to efficient fund utilization.
What is the central research question?
The research investigates if TETFund’s mandates and interventions effectively translate into tangible development in Nigerian federal universities, and what institutional factors currently impede this process.
Which scientific methods are utilized?
The study employs a descriptive survey design, using both primary survey data collected from university staff and TETFund officials, as well as secondary data from official policy documents and annual reports.
How is the main body of the work structured?
The book progresses from an introduction to the education sector to a detailed literature review, a rigorous methodology section, data analysis focused on quantitative responses, and final conclusions with policy-driven recommendations.
Which keywords best describe the paper?
Relevant keywords include TETFund, federal universities, education funding, South-South Nigeria, infrastructure development, New Public Management, and academic research.
How does System Theory apply to the study?
The study uses System Theory to analyze TETFund as an input-output mechanism, where government funding inputs are processed into university-level infrastructure and manpower outputs.
What specific challenges do universities face in accessing funds?
The research highlights bureaucratic delays, improper documentation, stringent regulation, and political interference as significant barriers that prevent institutions from fully maximizing their allocated project funds.
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- Dr E.C. Nwankwo (Autor:in), 2022, Tertiary Education Trust Fund and the Development of Selected Federal Universities in South-South Nigeria, 1999–2020, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1448932
