ABUAD VC Calls for TETFund Assistance to Private Universities
Olarinde emphasized the importance of support for both public and private universities in terms of research and infrastructure, citing the resource-intensive nature of quality education.
AKACHI NOEL 
The Vice Chancellor of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Prof. Smaranda Olarinde, expressed disappointment that despite being one of the highest taxpayers in Ekiti State, the institution does not receive support from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund).
Olarinde emphasized the importance of support for both public and private universities in terms of research and infrastructure, citing the resource-intensive nature of quality education.
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Speaking to journalists in Ado Ekiti, Olarinde highlighted ABUAD's commitment to community service and positive impact on local communities through various initiatives such as agricultural programs, scholarships, industrial parks, and medical outreaches.
She underscored the university's contributions to research, including sponsoring drug research, and lamented the lack of external sponsorship despite being a major taxpayer.
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Olarinde urged TETFund to reconsider its stance and provide support to private institutions like ABUAD, emphasizing the need for financial assistance for research endeavors.
