This culminated in the launch of the National University Advancement Programme (NUAP). To the legion of observers in the education space, these are not mere coincidences, but carefully thought-out, well-planned moves, recipes for the enhancement of higher education. According to him, public funding was no longer sustainable for the growing needs of tertiary education. “It is in this context that the partnership between the Federal Ministry of Education and the Nigeria Higher Education Foundation is both timely and strategic. “This landmark achievement marks a turning point in the history of our tertiary education, guaranteeing industrial harmony and a predictable academic calendar.