DEADLINE: 9TH FEBRUARY, 2026
TERTIARY EDUCATION TRUST FUND (TETFUND)
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR AGRICULTURAL COMMERCIAL FARMS FOR TETFUND BENEFICIARY POLYTECHNICS AND COLLEGES OF EDUCATION
As part of measures aimed at advancing modern agricultural practices through effective teaching, research, and entrepreneurship training, the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) is promoting the establishment of commercial farms and livestock production in Tertiary Institutions. Under the first phase of the programme, ten (10) Universities were selected across the country. The Phase 2 Agricultural Commercial Farms Intervention is for Polytechnics and Colleges of Education that will be selected competitively across the country.
SELECTION CRITERIA
The criteria for the selection of benefiting institutions are as follows:
a. The Institution must be a TETFund Beneficiary Polytechnic or College of Education that has a School of Agricultural Technology or a School of Vocational & Technical Studies with significant student enrolment.
b. The Polytechnic/College of Education must have a large expanse of land of at least fifty (50) hectares for agricultural purposes. The land title must be freehold and not encumbered by any Joint Venture or Private Ownership.
c. The Polytechnic/College of Education must have an existing Commercial Farm and Agri business with at least one value chain covering crop production, animal production, fisheries, and poultry.
The funds to be disbursed shall be directed solely at the enterprise for commercial production and sale to the public. To be acceptable, the proposals must also include provisions for training students in modern techniques and adopting technology in agriculture. Upon the approval of the proposal, the funds shall be disbursed as grants in tranches based on pre-determined milestones and verified satisfactory performance.
The Fund, therefore, invites Beneficiary Institutions that fulfil the requirements to submit an Expression of Interest in two (2) copies. The submission should be accompanied by:
a) Survey Plan of land designated for commercial agriculture
b) Evidence of existing commercial agricultural venture/enterprise
c) List of approved accredited courses and programmes currently run by the Institution in the field of agriculture
d) Students’ Enrolment
e) Number of staff in the School of Agricultural Technology/School of Vocational & Technical Studies specializing in agriculture and related fields in the following categories:
i. Chief Lecturers
ii. Principal Lecturers
iii. Senior Lecturers
iv. Lecturers II – I
v. Lecturers III
vi. Assistant Lecturers
vii. Agricultural Engineers, Technologists/Instructors
f) Financial Statements relating to the agricultural venture/enterprise
The Expression of Interest should reach the Office of the Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), No. 6 Zambezi Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja, not later than Friday 9th February 2026.
Signed:
Management
TERTIARY EDUCATION TRUST FUND
6, ZAMBEZI CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA-ABUJA.
