TETFund's Echono Urges Better Use of Digital Learning Tools

Sonny Echono, the Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), raised concerns regarding the slow adoption of digital learning resources in Nigerian tertiary institutions during a two-day Strategic Engagement held at the National Universities Commission (NUC) auditorium in Abuja. He warned that inadequate utilization of these resources undermines investments aimed at improving educational quality and accessibility.

Despite TETFund's significant investments, many institutions have not fully integrated digital platforms into their academic activities. Echono urged governing councils to ensure that students and staff enroll in the platform, which offers access to over 400 digital libraries and educational materials.

He also criticized institutions that still use paper-based applications instead of online processes. Additionally, he addressed campus security vulnerabilities and announced TETFund's special security infrastructure intervention, which includes perimeter fencing and surveillance systems.

Echono called for partnerships with the private sector to enhance student accommodation and develop innovations that contribute to national development.