The Federal Government has announced the approval of one billion naira to be utilised as equity contribution in partnership with private developers to construct hostels in twelve selected tertiary institutions in the country made up of six universities, three polytechnics, and three colleges of education.

Speaking at a workshop organised by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund in Abuja, the Executive Secretary of the Fund, SONNY ECHONO who announced the approval says the terrible state of hostel accommodation in many institutions is hindering learning outcomes of students.

ECHONO equally urged heads of institutions with faculties of education to fashion new ways of giving effect to the Federal Government’s directive on teaching practice to churn out well-trained teachers.