Federal tertiary institutions across Nigeria are to disclose critical financial and operational data on their websites, according to Dr. Maruf Alausa, Minister of Education.
The Ministry of Education has also directed Vice-Chancellors, Rectors, and Provosts to comply with new transparency rules ahead of a May 31 deadline.
The Education Ministry is rolling out this policy as part of a sweeping push to embed transparency, accountability, and good governance across Nigeria’s higher education sector, Dr. Alausa says.
Dr. Alausa, who is championing the policy, says that the new measures are designed to “strengthen public trust and align Nigeria’s higher education management with global practices.”
Under the directive, institutions are to publish their Annual Budgetary Allocation, broken down into personnel costs, overheads, and capital expenditure, alongside Research Grant Revenue received in the previous year. These grants must be categorised by source – local or international – covering support from industries, foundations, multinationals, and development partners.
In addition, TETFund allocations for the current year, the value of institutional Endowment Funds, and total student enrolment figures (including a breakdown of undergraduate and postgraduate populations) must all be made publicly-accessible online.
“This information must be presented in a clear, accessible, and user-friendly format for public visibility,” the Ministry says, stressing that websites should be structured to allow easy access for parents, students, and stakeholders.
Dr. Alausa, who is championing the policy, says that the new measures are designed to “strengthen public trust and align Nigeria’s higher education management with global practices.”
The Ministry is also warning that it will begin periodic reviews of institutional websites after the May 31 compliance deadline and “take appropriate administrative actions against non-compliant institutions.”
According to the Ministry, the publication of this data will inform public discourse, policy decision-making, and drive a culture of openness across Nigeria’s universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education.
Heads of institutions, Dr. Alausa states, are being urged to treat the directive with “utmost seriousness,” as the review outcomes will directly influence education sector policies going forward.
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