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PHOTO NEWS: Governor Otu of Cross River State, was at Tetfund on Wednesday, for strategic engagement

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PHOTO NEWS: Governor Otu of Cross River State, was at Tetfund on Wednesday, for strategic engagement

PHOTO NEWS: Governor Otu of Cross River State, was at Tetfund on Wednesday, for strategic engagement

The Executive Secretary TETFund, Arc. Sonny Echono making a remark during the visit.

HE, Sen. Bassey Otu, Executive Governor of Cross River State, was at Tetfund on Wednesday, 30th October 2024, for strategic engagement.

PHOTO NEWS: Governor Otu of Cross River State, was at Tetfund on Wednesday, for strategic engagement

TETFund’s Executive Secretary, Arc. Sonny Echono and HE, Sen. Bassey Otu, Executive Governor of Cross River State in a warm handshake

Otu has appealed to the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to support the construction of an edifice to house practical skills at the state-owned University of Education and Entrepreneurship.

Otu, at a courtesy visit to TETFund Executive Secretary, Sonny Echono, in Abuja, emphasised the crucial role of human capital development in addressing underdevelopment, poverty, and unemployment.

PHOTO NEWS: Governor Otu of Cross River State, was at Tetfund on Wednesday, for strategic engagement

He commended TETFund for its visible infrastructural contributions nationwide.

PHOTO NEWS: Governor Otu of Cross River State, was at Tetfund on Wednesday, for strategic engagement

The Executive Secretary TETFund, Arc. Sonny Echono (5th left); Executive Governor of Cross River State Bassey Otu (5th right), with Managements Staff of the Fund and delegates from Cross River Government.

The governor explained that the state’s newly converted College of Education to a University of Education and Entrepreneurship required support.

“This conversion aims to provide training in skills such as craftsmanship, bricklaying, welding, and more.

PHOTO NEWS: Governor Otu of Cross River State, was at Tetfund on Wednesday, for strategic engagement

The Executive Secretary, TETFund, Arc. Sonny Echono (right) having chat with the Executive Governor of Cross River State Bassey Otu.

“As the first of its kind, this university seeks to equip individuals with entrepreneurial skills, aligning with the Nigerian government’s focus on entrepreneurship education.

“By developing human capital, Cross River State can harness its potential in tourism and agriculture, driving economic growth,” he said.

PHOTO NEWS: Governor Otu of Cross River State, was at Tetfund on Wednesday, for strategic engagement

The Executive Governor of Cross River State Bassey Otu signing the TETFund’s visitors register during his courtesy visit.

Otu said the initiative was a significant step towards fostering entrepreneurship and self-employment opportunities in the region.

According to him, with TETFund’s support, the University of Education and Entrepreneurship can become a hub for innovative talent development.

PHOTO NEWS: Governor Otu of Cross River State, was at Tetfund on Wednesday, for strategic engagement

The Executive Secretary, TETFund, Arc. Sonny Echono (left) exchanging pleasantries with Executive Governor of Cross River State Bassey Otu during his visit to Tertiary Education Trust Fund Head Office, Abuja.

Responding, Echono assured the governor that the Fund would support the state-owned University of Education and Entrepreneurship.

He emphasised that the support was a key obligation of TETFund to states, ensuring equality and distribution of resources to all states through their institutions.

PHOTO NEWS: Governor Otu of Cross River State, was at Tetfund on Wednesday, for strategic engagement

The Executive Governor of Cross River State Bassey Otu making a remark during a visit to the Fund.

“We will offer support to this initiative.

“We are aware of the guidelines and procedures, but we are flexible to meet our obligations to states,” Echono stated.

PHOTO NEWS: Governor Otu of Cross River State, was at Tetfund on Wednesday, for strategic engagement

Cross section of TETFund’s Directors during the visit.

He highlighted the importance of finding creative ways to ensure equal distribution of resources.

Regarding the conversion of the College of Education to a specialised University of Education and ICT, Echono noted that this aligned with President Bola Tinubu’s mandate.

PHOTO NEWS: Governor Otu of Cross River State, was at Tetfund on Wednesday, for strategic engagement

“The president has tasked TETFund with ensuring Nigerian graduates possess proficiency in ICT and technology skills, alongside their chosen courses.

“To achieve this, we’re promoting digital resources for students and reviewing our curriculum and delivery systems.

PHOTO NEWS: Governor Otu of Cross River State, was at Tetfund on Wednesday, for strategic engagement

Cross section of Governor’s entourages during the visit.

“Our goal is to produce graduates with skills that make them global citizens, capable of working anywhere,” Echono explained.


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