- The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has expanded its loan sensitization program to the South-East, visiting two major educational institutions
- NELFUND aims to help students overcome financial barriers by providing loans for tuition and living expenses, promoting educational success
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has expanded its student loan sensitisation programme to the South-East, visiting Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University in Anambra State and Federal Polytechnic, Nekede in Imo State.
The sensitisation events were organised in collaboration with the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), and NELFUND’s Managing Director, Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, engaged with both institutions’ leadership and students.
At Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Mr. Sawyerr stressed the programme’s role in helping students overcome educational financial barriers. “It is a great honour to be here at this prestigious institution,” he said, highlighting the programme’s importance in providing financial resources necessary for educational success.
Sawyerr noted that under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, NELFUND is committed to ensuring no student is left behind. He emphasized the need for South-East institutions to actively participate by submitting accurate student data to facilitate smooth loan disbursements.
“The commitment to education is unwavering, and we are making sure every student has an equal opportunity to benefit from this scheme,” he added. He encouraged students to utilize the loan, which covers tuition fees and living expenses, to achieve academic success.
Addressing concerns about disbursement delays, Sawyerr urged institutions to ensure timely and accurate submission of student data to avoid interruptions in students’ studies.
At Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Sawyerr reiterated NELFUND’s commitment to fair loan distribution across all regions, including the Southeast. He assured students that the initiative aims to empower them and contribute to national development.
The event, organised by NANS, highlights the strong collaboration between students and NELFUND. Both institutions’ leadership commended NELFUND for its dedication to education and pledged its support in facilitating the loan disbursement process.