Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has signed into law the second amendment to the Kwara State Education Trust Fund (KwaraETF) Law, introducing key reforms aimed at enhancing transparency, stakeholder inclusion, and the long-term sustainability of education financing in the state.
The revised legislation, which is now in effect, significantly expands the composition of the KwaraETF Board to better reflect community engagement and multi-sectoral participation. Under the new structure, representatives from the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), civil society organisations (CSOs), and the private sector (Kwara Central) have been formally included.
In addition to broadening stakeholder involvement, the amendment introduces structural reforms to the Fund’s operational and governance framework. The submission of the Fund’s annual budget will now be made directly to the Governor for review and approval, ensuring strategic alignment and executive oversight.
Other notable provisions in the amendment include:
A renewable five-year term for the Executive Secretary;
Autonomy for the Board in determining allowances;
A defined quorum of five members, including the Executive Secretary, to enable decision-making;
Authority for the Board to directly employ staff to enhance capacity;
Powers to appoint external auditors, ensuring independent financial oversight.
These policy adjustments mark a strategic recalibration of the KwaraETF governance system, reinforcing the state’s commitment to sustainable, inclusive, and high-impact investment in the education sector.
The amendment is expected to strengthen the Fund’s ability to mobilise and deploy resources more effectively, as Kwara State continues to prioritise education as a cornerstone of human capital development.
