Educational Excellence: Sonny Echono Receives Leadership Award in London for

Sonny Echono, the Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), has recently been honored with the African Leadership Excellence Award in Education Development by the African Leadership Magazine.

This prestigious award, presented at the 9th African Leadership Magazine Summit in London, recognizes his significant contributions to education and his role in driving progress across the African continent.

Under Echono’s leadership, TETFund introduced the Beneficiary Identity Management Service (BIMS), a pioneering platform that has revolutionized access to educational services in Nigeria.

BIMS serves as the backbone of the Tertiary Education Research Applications and Services (TERAS), offering a range of tailored educational tools.

These include Eagle Scan, an advanced AI-driven plagiarism checker that ensures academic integrity, and the International Computer Digital Literacy (ICDL) program, which provides comprehensive digital skills training and certification.

Additionally, the Blackboard Learning Management System integrated into TERAS facilitates online education by providing access to educational resources, interactive learning modules, and collaborative tools.

The EBSCO digital library, with its extensive collection of e-books, e-journals, and research materials, further supports in-depth academic research and knowledge expansion.

Echono’s innovative approach through TERAS allows for personalised learning experiences, enabling students to access tools and resources tailored to their individual needs and learning styles.

The platform also enhances data security and accuracy by centralising data management, minimising the risk of unauthorised access, and ensuring that accurate information is readily available for informed decision-making within educational institutions.

A notable addition to these initiatives is the provision of free internet data for all Nigerian students, ensuring they can fully utilise these educational resources.

This measure addresses the digital divide and ensures that every student has the opportunity to benefit from the advanced tools and resources provided by TERAS.

The streamlined enrollment and identification processes enabled by BIMS simplify registration, offering a single sign-on mechanism that enhances convenience and data security.

This comprehensive and user-friendly approach significantly improves the overall educational experience for both students and lecturers.

Echono’s dedication to advancing education has not only improved access to quality educational resources but also significantly enhanced the delivery and quality of education across Nigeria.

His efforts have transformed the educational landscape, setting a new benchmark for educational services in the country.
Arc. Sonny Echono’s visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to educational excellence have made access to quality education a necessity rather than a privilege.

His transformative initiatives, such as BIMS and TERAS, underscore why he is deserving of the recognition and accolades he continues to receive.

His legacy as a leader in educational innovation and development is firmly established, making a lasting impact on Nigeria’s educational sector.