The Administration of President Bola Tinubu Opens Portal for N10million staff support for academic and non- academic staff of Tertiary institutions.

Presidential initiative on Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund, TISSF launched today - another testament to President Tinubu’s vision of progressive investment in the Development of Education in Nigeria.

The Application Portal officially opens today (tissf.education.gov.ng)

Minister of Education Dr. Tunji Alausa who thanked the President for his approval of TISSF and everything Education related.

The TISSF is a strategic welfare initiative designed to enhance tertiary institution staff, support professional development and promote financial independence. In this manner it will support, interest free loan of 10 million naira max made available with a maximum repayment period of 5 years and a one-year moratorium.

Staff Beneficiaries of the fund are expected to use it to meet since needs as Transportation, small scale Agro business initiatives, medical expenses, family support accommodation and academic advancement.

Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa asserts that the TISSF is another evidence of Renewed Hope in action. A demonstration of President Tinubu’s Commitment to Education and support for its component parts. Just like the student oriented NELFUND, an initiative which is already a run away success by the Tinubu led Administration, the TISSF comes in as a timely and much needed support intervention for University, Polythecnic and Colleges of Education Staff, academic and non-academic.

The Tertiary institution staff support fund is a key component of the National Education Sector Renewal Implementation, NESRI, framework championed by the Education Minister. The Minister has set up guard rails and a robust monitoring template to ensure smooth implementation.

Sunday Dare
Spokesperson to the President