TETFund: We’re invested in educational institutions run by Nigerian Army

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) says it is invested in educational institutions run by the Nigerian Army.

Sonny Echono, executive secretary of the fund, spoke when he led top management of TETFund on a courtesy call to the chief of defence staff Christopher Musa.

Echono said the military has supported educational institutions in Nigeria, especially in challenging environments and conflict zones.

He said the armed forces under the leadership of the CDS have been selfless in their services to the nation.

The TETFund boss commended the military for their commitment to protecting educational institutions and tackling insecurity in the country.

Echono lauded the army for checkmating incidences of militant attacks and kidnapping within institutions of higher learning.

“We have seen a real slowdown in the rates of such challenges in the recent past,” he said.

“We can ensure that schools run without disruptions and unsavoury incidents of attacks by either militants or kidnappers.

“In the area of research and development, we see it as a major frontier for collaboration.

“Because research into security services and development of our defence industries and being able to service that sector is one area that we can express our national aspirations as a people.”

Echono said TETFund is committed to supporting institutions of the Nigerian Army including the Nigerian Defence Academy and the Army University in Biu among others.

On his part, Musa assured that the armed forces will continue its unwavering support for educational developments in the country.

He made a case for a partnership between the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) and TETFund.

On the restrictions on importation of certain calibre of arms and ammunition into the country by the ministry of defence, he said it would make Nigeria a major hub of arms production, save our foreign currency, and generate employment.

Musa expressed his gratitude for the fund’s support to the NDA and other Army institutions, stating that it has significantly enhanced their capacity and ability to achieve more.