NELFUND: 1.38m Benefited from Students’ Loan, N243bn Disbursed for Upkeep Allowances
Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja
Forum of Governing Council Members in Nigeria Tertiary institutions has revealed that over 1.38 million students have benefited from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) scheme, while more than ₦242 billion has been disbursed for tuition fees and student upkeep allowances.
The Chairman of FOGOCOM, Dr. Akin-Thomas Babajide made this known yesterday in Abuja, while addressing a press conference with the theme: “Renewed Hope – Unprecedented Support for Our Tertiary Institutions and the Governing Councils”.
He said the Renewed Hope Agenda has further demonstrated that quality education was not merely a policy statement but a national priority.
