THE Federal Government has unveiled a new digital platform aimed at promoting transparency, accountability, and efficiency across Nigeria’s tertiary education sector.
The initiative, known as the Federal Government Tertiary Institution Governance and Transparency Platform (FTIGTP), was officially launched in Abuja by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, who described it as a “major milestone” in the ongoing reforms to modernize the management of universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education.
According to Alausa, the FTIGTP serves as a centralized database that provides real-time access to verified institutional, financial, and administrative data from all tertiary institutions nationwide.
He noted that this marks the first time Nigeria will have a single, reliable source of information on student enrolment, research grants, budget allocations, and TETFund interventions, among other performance indicators.
He emphasized that the platform aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritizes open governance and accountability.
“This platform fulfills the president’s promise of transparency. Nigerians can now clearly see how public resources are allocated and utilized within the education sector,” he said.
Alausa explained that the system would help eliminate decades of fragmented data that have undermined effective planning and fiscal responsibility.
The platform is expected to enhance institutional competitiveness, improve budgeting and planning, strengthen collaboration with industries, and boost international credibility.
All tertiary institutions are now mandated to comply with the new system by submitting annual data covering budget allocations, personnel costs, capital expenditures, and research funding.
Institutions are also required to publish quarterly reports on endowments, student enrollment figures, and research grants.
“The FTIGTP is more than a digital tool—it’s a reform mechanism,” Alausa stated. “It will strengthen accountability, reduce opacity, and foster results-based management across our tertiary institutions.”
The Ministry of Education noted that the portal is designed to align Nigeria’s education governance with global standards, restore public trust, and support performance-based funding. Periodic audits will also be conducted to ensure accuracy and compliance.
In addition, the ministry announced that future government funding and TETFund interventions will depend on adherence to the platform’s reporting requirements.
“By making these figures public, the government aims to curb mismanagement, improve transparency, and provide parents, students, and stakeholders with a clear understanding of how education funds are managed,” it said.