Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny Echono, has actually explained his choice for The Sun Public Service Personality of the Year award as an inspiration to deepen efforts towards changing Nigeria’s tertiary education sector.
Echono, who revealed thankfulness to the management of The Sun Publishing Limited for the acknowledgment, stated the award would even more motivate him and his group to stay dedicated to enhancing the quality of tertiary education and preparing Nigerian youths for worldwide competitiveness.
He spoke at The Sun Award night held at Eko Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, at the weekend
He was accompanied by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of TETFund, Rt. Hon Aminu Bello Masari, who was represented by the TETFund BOT member representing the North Central Zone, Dr. Hassan Abddulrahman Ocholi; Director Finance and Accounts, Dr. (Mrs) Gloria Olotu; Director ICT, Engr. Joseph Odo; and Director Education Support Services, Mr. Baba Imam.
Others are Director Public Affairs, Mr. Abdulmumin Oniyangi; Director Executive Secretary’s Office, Engr. Tunde Olakunri; TETFund South West Zonal Coordinator, Engr. Taiwo Lukman; Head of Servicom, Dr. (Mrs) Ebere Nwobu; Head of Legal, Dr. Abdul Khalil, in addition to good friend, household, and partners.
The TETFund manager, in his remarks, stated he was humbled by the acknowledgment, keeping in mind that the award was especially substantial since it originated from a trustworthy media organisation whose yearly awards had actually ended up being extremely desired in the nation.
He included: “I am humbled, yet deeply grateful, that our modest efforts to contribute meaningfully to the preparation of the young and future generations of Nigeria, which, in our view, make up possibly the most vital resource we have as a nation– are being discovered, acknowledged and rewarded with an award of this nature.”
He explained The Sun Awards as a significant nationwide acknowledgment that draws in significant attention and anticipation throughout the nation, including that the honour would motivate him to rededicate himself to nationwide service.
Echono, nevertheless, stressed that the accomplishments taped by TETFund were items of cumulative efforts, acknowledging the contributions and assistance of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Ministers of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa and Prof. Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, along with the Chairman of TETFund Board of Trustees, Aminu Bello Masari.
He likewise identified the contributions of the Fund’s Board, management, personnel, stakeholders and other partners in the tertiary education sector, keeping in mind that the development taped was enabled by the assistance and partnership of a number of people and organizations.
According to him, TETFund has actually developed on the structure acquired from previous administrations to develop an environment efficient in changing tertiary organizations and altering the characteristics of college in Nigeria.
He stated the continuous change program in the education sector being promoted by the President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, through the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, exceeded the arrangement of facilities to making sure that Nigerian organizations might fulfill global requirements and produce graduates efficient in completing positively throughout the world.
Mentioning his current experience at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Echono stated he was motivated by the favorable responses of visitors from throughout Nigeria and beyond,. who were happily shocked by the quality of centers they experienced at the organization.
He revealed that a few of the visitors had actually at first anticipated to discover a worn out school and improperly preserved centers however were impressed by what they saw, especially the hall where the organization hosted its occasion.
According to him, the experience enhanced the requirement to continue purchasing facilities and enhancing the finding out environment throughout Nigerian tertiary organizations.
“Our objective is to restore our schools to the requirements that organizations of discovering ought to preserve, while likewise preparing and equipping our graduates to complete worldwide,” he stated.
Echono included that the aspiration behind TETFund’s interventions was to make sure that Nigerian organizations might end up being referral points for quality, performance and quality education.
He stated the dedication to accomplishing that unbiased continued to drive the Fund’s management and labor force, worrying that the nation required organizations that Nigerians might with confidence recognize as centres of reliable mentor, finding out and research study.
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