FUTIA VC Commends TETFund for Intervention Projects, Strategic Support to Tertiary Education

The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi (FUTIA), Akwa Ibom State, Professor Leo Daniel, has commended the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) for its various interventions in the institution.

The Vice-Chancellor particularly appreciated the Federal Government, the TETFund Board of Trustees led by His Excellency, Aminu Masari, the South-South Board Member, Hon. Aboh Uduyok, and the Management of the Fund led by the Executive Secretary, Arc. Sonny Echono, and his team, for their strategic management of the Fund and outstanding contributions to the development of the tertiary education sector, especially among beneficiary institutions.

The FUTIA Vice-Chancellor made the commendation in his remarks at the 2026 TETFund Board of Trustees Town-Hall Meeting for the South-South Region, held on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at Rhocharls Hotels & Suite, Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital.

The Town-Hall Meeting provided an opportunity for heads of beneficiary institutions, labour unions and affiliated groups in the education sector, as well as other critical stakeholders, to appreciate, appraise and review the implementation of TETFund interventions and initiatives at various beneficiary institutions across the region.

Earlier in his welcome address, the TETFund Board Member representing the South-South, Hon. (Sir) Aboh Uduyok, described the gathering as a strategic platform for open dialogue, reflection and collective action.

He added that the meeting was designed to foster meaningful engagement between the Fund, its beneficiary institutions and other relevant stakeholders, with the South-South region in focus.

The event featured a keynote address titled “Renewing Hope, Transforming Tertiary Education: The Federal Government’s Vision and the Road Ahead,” delivered by the Commissioner for Education, Akwa Ibom State, Prof. Ubong Umoh.

Other strategic paper presentations included “From Funding to Impact: Research, Innovation, Digital Transformation and Human Capital Development,” delivered by the Vice-Chancellor of Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Prof. Isaac Zeb Opipi, and “University/Industry Collaboration as a Catalyst for National Development,” delivered by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Niger Delta University, Bayelsa State, Prof. Tonbarapagha Kingdom.

Goodwill messages were presented at the event, while major TETFund achievements were highlighted and new resolutions reached.

The event also featured an interactive session, questions and answers, and the delivery of a communique, among other activities.

The meeting was attended by other Vice-Chancellors, Provosts, Rectors and their TETFund Desk Officers, as well as Academic Staff Union Chairpersons of beneficiary institutions and other stakeholders.

Some staff of the University who accompanied the FUTIA Vice-Chancellor to the Town-Hall Meeting included the TETFund Desk Officer, Dr. Jeremiah Edet, and one of the University’s Information and Public Relations Officers, Peter Saturday.