9th Executive Secretary,TETFUND Arc. Sonny Echono Bags Champion of Educational Advancement Award

By: Israel Adeleke 

In recognition of his contributions towards the development of education and commitment to building a vibrant education system that truly serves Nigeria’s future, the 9th Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Arc. Sonny Echono, has been honoured as a Champion of Educational Advancement in Nigeria”, Award by the Education Writers Association of Nigeria (EWAN).

According to EWAN, the award “highlights Echono’s transformative influence in Nigerian tertiary education, with a specific focus on enhanced accessibility, quality, and institutional development through the TETFUND”.

"From elevating research capacities to introducing robust faculty development initiatives, his work since assumption of office, has strengthened the core structure of Nigerian tertiary institutions.

EWAN’s Chairman, Mojeed Alabi, in his remarks at the presentation ceremony held at the University of Lagos, which was witnessed by top education policy makers and media executives among others, stated that: “Arc. Echono’s leadership goes beyond administration; it’s about building an education system that truly serves Nigeria’s future.”

OPEN TELEVISION NAIJA recalls that, Echono who became the 9th Executive Secretary of TETFUND in 2022, has previously served as the Secreatry of the Admissions Committee of the Nigerian Institute of Architects and the 28th President of the Institute. 

Furthermore, Echono who served as the Permanent Secretary in various federal ministries, has been honoured by several governmental and nongovernmental bodies locally and internationally. He is also a recipient of the national honour of the Officer of the Order of Niger (OON).