The Managing Director of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, led a high-level delegation on a two-day engagement visit to Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria. The visit was aimed at strengthening awareness and understanding of the NELFUND student loan scheme among students, staff, and key institutional stakeholders.
During the engagement sessions, the NELFUND team explained the eligibility requirements, application process, and long-term benefits of the student loan initiative. Students were encouraged to leverage the loan as a tool for academic empowerment and financial stability, especially in the current economic climate where access to quality education is becoming increasingly critical.
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Mr. Sawyerr emphasized that the initiative aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritizes inclusive education, youth development, and social mobility. He noted that by reducing financial barriers, the Fund will help more Nigerian students complete their studies and contribute meaningfully to national growth.
Key university officials and student leaders welcomed the outreach, describing it as timely and essential for expanding access to tertiary education. Stakeholders also commended NELFUND for prioritizing transparency, digital access, and long-term repayment flexibility within the scheme.
The ABU Zaria engagement is part of a broader nationwide sensitization campaign by NELFUND to educate young Nigerians about the opportunities available through the loan program. The Fund remains committed to supporting human capital development as a pillar of Nigeria's sustainable economic future.
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