The Federal Government has introduced the Federal Tertiary Institution Governance and Transparency Platform (FTIGTP) to enhance transparency, accountability, and efficiency in Nigeria’s tertiary education system.
Unveiling the platform in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, said the initiative will provide accurate, real-time data on student enrolment, government funding, research grants, and institutional performance.
Alausa explained that the platform aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s reform agenda to promote open governance and evidence-based policy decisions in education.
He announced that all universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education must submit data annually—within the first quarter of each year—through the platform. Institutions that fail to comply will be ineligible to receive TETFUND ICT interventions, as they will not be issued a clearance certificate from the Ministry’s ICT Directorate.
“For the first time, Nigeria will have a single digital system offering full visibility into funding, enrolment, and performance across all tertiary institutions,” the minister said. “This will strengthen financial transparency, prevent misuse of funds, and rebuild public confidence in the education sector.”
Alausa emphasized that institutional performance evaluations—both local and international—will now include financial reporting through the FTIGTP, with funding and partnerships tied to accountability and transparency indicators.
He urged vice chancellors, rectors, and provosts to fully adopt the system, noting that their cooperation would determine the success of the reform.
Also speaking, Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, described the platform as a vital tool for data-driven decision-making and improved governance.
She said the FTIGTP supports the ministry’s digital transformation goals by providing an integrated portal for monitoring, performance assessment, and public accountability across tertiary institutions.
“This innovation marks a new phase for our education system,” she said.
“Accurate and accessible data will guide better planning, fairer funding, and sustainable development.”
Alausa added that the initiative represents “a bold step toward rebuilding public trust and positioning Nigeria’s tertiary education for global competitiveness through transparency and quality outcomes.”
