The controversy surrounding the Executive Secretary of Tertiary Education Trust Fund, Sonny Echono, and the alleged contract awarded for over 3.8 billion naira has raised concerns about corruption within the agency. Reports suggest that the contract was awarded in violation of the agency’s laws, just before the previous president’s term ended, leading to accusations of malpractice.
Sonny Echono has vehemently denied any wrongdoing and emphasized his commitment to upholding legal procedures since assuming leadership at TETFund. Despite his assurances, the Human and Environmental Development Agenda Resource Center has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to investigate alleged irregularities in the contract award process, specifically related to capacity building programs.
In response to the allegations, Fides Et Ratio Academy CEO Paul Chukwuma has defended their collaboration with TETFund, focusing on technical training programs for technology directors, deputy directors, and students in Nigeria. Sonny Echono reiterated that the contract award procedures were conducted in accordance with existing rules and dismissed media reports of any irregularities.
This situation underscores the importance of governance and transparency in public organizations like TETFund. It underscores the imperative for enhanced scrutiny to combat corruption and safeguard public resources by adhering to established protocols.
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