ECHONO EMERGES THE SUN PUBLIC SERVICE PERSONALITY 2026 AWARD WINNER
ECHONO EMERGES THE SUN PUBLIC SERVICE PERSONALITY 2026 AWARD WINNER
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) was again the cynosure of all eyes when the Executive Secretary of the agency, Arc.Sonny Echono, was conferred with the Sun Public Service Personality 2026 Award at the Sun Newspaper 2026 Award held at Eko Hotel, Lagos on Friday.
Arc. Echono dedicated the award to his management and staff, noting their invaluable contributions to the success the Fund has been recording since its establishment.

The award was presented to him by the chairman of The Sun Newspapers and Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu.
It would be recalled that the Managing Director of the Sun Newspaper, Mr. Onuoha Ukeh had during a visit to the TETFund Headquarters described Arc. Echono as a distinguished public administrator, accomplished architect, and reform-driven technocrat with over 35 years of exemplary service in Nigeria’s public sector, adding that as TETFund Executive Secretary, he has provided strategic leadership in advancing infrastructure development, research, innovation, and academic staff training, thereby strengthening institutions across Nigeria’s tertiary education system.
The Executive Secretary had during the visit assured the management of the Sun Newspaper that the award would serve as a stimulus for the management of TETFund to rededicate its service to the country.
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Present at the award ceremony to felicitate with the Executive Secretary were 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, as well as friend, family, and associates.