More than one year after receiving official letters of appointment from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), dozens of newly employed staff members remain unable to assume their duties, despite completing documentation processes and repeatedly appealing to government officials for intervention.
What began as a moment of celebration and hope for many of the affected employees has gradually turned into a prolonged period of uncertainty, frustration and emotional distress.
Some say they resigned from previous jobs after receiving their appointment letters, while others informed family members of a new chapter in their lives, expecting to begin work within weeks.
Instead, they have spent over a year waiting for a resumption date that has yet to come.
Documents show that NELFUND issued letters of appointment dated January 14, 2025, following a recruitment exercise conducted by the organisation.
