The Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, has restated its commitment to revitalising education in the country through the student loan programme designed to reduce unproductivity among Nigerian students.
The Managing Director of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, made this commitment in Maiduguri, Borno State capital at an engagement meeting with students, educators, and government officials. Sawyerr noted the loan’s modalities which include creating an online profile as a prerequisite for application, clarifying that the loan is interest-free and does not require a fixed repayment period, making it accessible and flexible for students.
reports that NELFUND is an initiative of President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which aims to provide all higher institution students with access to financial resources, enabling them to pursue their educational goals and aspirations with ease.
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