President Muhammadu Buhari sends warm greetings to the Executive Secretary of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETfund), Arc. Sonny Echono, on the auspicious occasion of his 60th birthday.
President Buhari felicitates with the former Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, who started his public service career in 1987, and has steadfastly and meritoriously served the nation in many capacities, sharing his depth of experience and knowledge, and making a positive impact in every position.
The President believes Arc. Echono’s youthful start, careful adherence to the culture of public service, patience in climbing the ladders, and regular update in attending courses, at home and abroad, separated him for distinction and leadership positions, working variously as Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (2014-2015), Federal Ministry of Communications (2015- 2017), and retired as the Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Education (2017 – January 2022).
President Buhari applauds the Chief Executive Officer of TETfund for serving the country with foresight, humility, and diligence, with solid foundations as Director of Procurement in five key Ministries: Defence, Water Resources, Environment, Agriculture, and Rural Development as well as Power, and serving in many committees and Special Task Forces for reforms and policy formulations.
As the Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Architects, Founding Member and Trustee of the Procurement Professionals Association of Nigeria turns 60, the President trusts that his experience will support the nation in the march to greatness, especially in the educational sector.
President Buhari prays that the Almighty God will keep and bless Arc Echono and his family, and reward his sacrifices.
Femi Adesina
Special Adviser to the President
(Media & Publicity)
December 17, 2022
