Arc Sonny Echono
28 Sep
Driven by the desire to improve the standard of tertiary education in Nigeria, the Arc. Sonny Echono-led Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has been meticulous in its attempt to identify the numerous challenges that have accumulated in the sub-sector over time.
17 Aug 2024
Following its commitment to drive infusion of technology into the curriculum and promote instructional delivery process in Nigeria’s public tertiary institutions, the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) recently emerged winner of the 2024 Anthology Visionary Award for Leadership.
31 Jul 2024
The Congratulations keep pouring for one of Nigeria’s finest public servants, Arc Sonny Echono, following his announcement as the winner of the 2024 African Leadership Excellence Award in Education Development by the African Leadership Magazine. This prestigious accolade highlights Echono's significant contributions to education and entrepreneurship across Africa, marking a momentous achievement in his distinguished…
18 May 2024
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and the Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU) have kicked against the growing trend
27 Apr 2024
Admirers and critics of the Arc. Sonny Echono-led Tertiary Education Trust (TETFund) are unanimous about the fact that the interventionist agency under his dynamic leadership has shown beyond reasonable doubt that its pro-people projects have impacted the nooks and crannies of public tertiary institutions in the country.
23 Mar 2024
For the new leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), its familiarisation visit to the Arc. Sonny Echono-led Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) was akin to using one proverbial stone to kill several birds.
16 Mar 2024
It has been a beehive of activities at the Arc. Sonny Echono-led Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) in the last one week.
14 Mar 2024
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has said it would support the Kwara State Government in its effort to convert colleges of education in the state to universities of education.
24 Feb 2024
For internationally renowned educational institutions and global brands interested in educating the next generation of change-makers, the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) remains a worthy partner.
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