The Federal Government has unveiled plans to implement a bonding policy for Nigerians studying abroad on government-funded scholarships to ensure they return home and contribute to national development after completing their studies.
The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny Echono, made this known during the maiden TETFund National Town Hall Meeting held on Wednesday in Abuja.
Echono said the move was part of President Bola Tinubu’s directive to curb the growing trend of skilled Nigerians remaining abroad after benefiting from government sponsorships.
“Mr. President expressed concern that many of those sent abroad for studies fail to return, which he considers unfair. He has therefore instructed that measures be put in place not to halt foreign training but to ensure beneficiaries are properly bonded and compelled to return to contribute to national development,” Echono stated.
He described the increasing number of absconding scholars as a major setback to Nigeria’s human capital growth, emphasizing that the new policy would safeguard the country’s investment in education and research.
According to him, the government also plans to identify critical sectors where Nigeria needs to build global competitiveness and ensure that scholars trained in those areas return to strengthen the local workforce.
“When we train people, they must return to apply their knowledge here and help grow our economy,” he added.
Echono further disclosed that over 137 government-sponsored scholars have failed to return after completing their studies abroad. The figure, drawn from a review of about 40 institutions, highlights a widespread problem within the system.
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