The Idoma nation on Thursday, October 15, 2026, honoured the Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Arc. Sonny Echono, and former Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, at a ceremony marking its centenary as a member of the Kwararafa Kingdom.
The event, which celebrated the Idoma people’s historical heritage and identity, also recognised distinguished sons and daughters of Idomaland, alongside individuals regarded as friends of the community.
Echono, a renowned bureaucrat and public officer, received a Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his contributions to public service.
Adamu, who previously served as Nigeria’s Minister of Education, was honoured with the Trusted Friend of Idomaland award.
The celebration highlighted the Idoma nation’s historical association with the Kwararafa Kingdom, whose historical influence extended across parts of present-day Taraba, Benue and Nasarawa states.
The ceremony also provided an opportunity to celebrate individuals whose contributions and relationships with the Idoma people have earned them recognition within the community.