Mr Echono cited a higher cost of funding lecturers’ training abroad and alleged absconding of scholars for the decision.
Mr Dandutse said that for NELFund to meet and exceed expectations, sustainability must remain at the forefront of its agenda.
“The Federal College of Agriculture already has all of the facilities necessary for the establishment of the university,” the lawmaker stressed.
The federal government approved N25 billion to upgrade laboratories and workshops in public universities, polytechnics and colleges of education.
The TETFund’s executive secretary noted that the government has tried to build student hostels nationwide over the years despite scarce resources.
The federal government has enrolled two million out-of-school almajiri children in basic and Arabic literacy programmes.
The University of Abuja Teaching Hospital has successfully performed its first endourology laser surgery.
Mr Nwokoma said the union found it difficult to reconcile the action of the Federal Government.
‘‘I urge you to take advantage of the research opportunities as a way of additional knowledge.’’
Mr Bello said his administration prioritised education by improving the infrastructure in tertiary institutions by establishing two universities.
