A member of the Board of Trustees of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) representing the North Central zone, Engr. Nurudeen Adeyemi Balogun, on Friday, April 18, 2025, paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Governor of Kwara State and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, at the Kwara State Government House, Ilorin.
The visit, which came shortly after the conclusion of the latest TETFUND Board meeting, focused on strengthening collaboration between the Fund and the Kwara State Government in the areas of education, infrastructure, and youth empowerment.
During the engagement, Engr. Nurudeen Adeyemi commended Governor AbdulRazaq for his administration’s bold strides in infrastructure development and the prioritization of education and human capital development. He particularly hailed the visionary establishment of the Kwara State University of Education, describing it as a landmark achievement that reflects the Governor’s deep commitment to advancing teacher education and lifelong learning opportunities.
“As the North Central representative on the TETFUND Board, I find it important to acknowledge and support forward-thinking leadership such as that of Governor AbdulRazaq. His administration’s focus on inclusive education and innovation is commendable and aligns with the objectives of TETFUND in building resilient tertiary education institutions,” Engr. Nurudeen stated.
Engr. Nurudeen Adeyemi, who is also the founder of the ENACT Innovation Hub in Ajase-Ipo, reaffirmed his commitment to supporting initiatives that empower youth with digital literacy, tech skills, and entrepreneurial capacity to thrive in the knowledge economy. He emphasized that sustainable development begins with equipping the next generation with tools to create, innovate, and lead.
Governor AbdulRazaq in his response appreciated the visit and reaffirmed Kwara State’s readiness to work more closely with TETFUND and other relevant stakeholders to deliver high-impact projects that transform education outcomes across the state.
The meeting concluded with both parties emphasizing the need for sustained collaboration to achieve long-term goals in education, innovation, and community development across Kwara State and the North Central region.