The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has reinforced its resolve to transform tertiary education landscape with the commissioning of five major infrastructure projects worth over ₦1.06 billion at the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Enugu.

The projects, completed through TETFund’s special intervention programme, were unveiled on Friday in a colourful ceremony that attracted government officials, representatives of the academic community, and stakeholders from across the Southeast.

Representing the TETFund Board of Trustees, Mrs. Esther Onyinyechukwu Ukachukwu, lauded IMT’s management for its resilience and accountability in ensuring timely completion despite economic challenges.

“The completion of these projects is not just an achievement for IMT, but a reflection of what transparency and determination can achieve in our public tertiary institutions.

“Out of ₦7.24 billion allocated to IMT for infrastructural development over the years, the school has successfully accessed ₦6.22 billion and delivered on key projects that are transforming its learning environment,” Ukachukwu said.

She commended the Enugu State Government for its continued support to IMT and assured that TETFund would sustain interventions that drive innovation, particularly in digital learning and artificial intelligence.

TETFund Executive Secretary, Arc. Sonny S. T. Echono, praised IMT’s management for its prudence and efficient project execution amid harsh economic realities.

“Institutions like IMT have demonstrated that with integrity and good management, public funds can achieve their purpose. Even with fluctuating market conditions, they have remained focused and delivered results,” Echono stated.

He informed the TETFund Board had approved additional allocations to assist institutions with stalled or distressed projects, noting that such interventions were already yielding visible results nationwide.

Echono, however, emphasized the importance of maintenance culture, urging IMT to preserve the newly commissioned structures to ensure long-term value.

IMT Rector, Professor Gozie Ogbodo, assured that the institution remained committed to maintaining all TETFund-supported facilities.

“We take maintenance seriously. Every project you see today has been freshly painted and refurbished. Our aim is to create a modern and functional learning environment that inspires students and staff alike,” Ogbodo said.