Echono Takes Over TETFund As Executive Secretary

By Uche Mbah

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Sonny Echono as the new Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund.

Echono is the immediate past Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education.

He steps into the shoes of Sulaiman Elias Bogoro, a Professor, whose 5-year tenure elapses on 18th March 2022.

In a statement by the Federal Ministry of Education, in a statement by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Bem Goong Friday, confirmed the report.

“President Muhamadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Arc. Sunday S.T. Echono as the new Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND)”, the statement read.

”He takes over from Prof. Sulaiman Elias Bogoro whose 5-year tenure will end on 18th March 2022.

Described as an accomplished technocrat, Arc Echono brings to the job, a diverse wealth of experience spanning Infrastructure, business administration, procurement management, ICT, and the education sectors.

” Prior to his appointment, he had served as Permanent Secretary Fed. Min of Education and Member, Board of Trustees of TETfund among other important National assignments.”