Bayero University Students Plea to SUG President To Address NELFUND Loan Refund Delays

An open letter to Bayero University Kano's Students Union Government (SUG) President, Naseer Ibrahim, highlights the plight of students awaiting NELFUND loan refunds.

The students express their collective frustration and disappointment due to the prolonged delay, which has caused academic, emotional, and financial hardships [1).

Challenges Faced by Students:

- _Academic Plans Disrupted_: Students' academic progress has been severely impacted due to the delay.

- _Emotional Distress and Anxiety_: The uncertainty surrounding the refund has taken a toll on students' mental well-being.

- _Financial Burdens_: Students have resorted to borrowing from relatives, friends, and loan sharks, leading to financial difficulties.

Demands from Students:

- _Investigate the Cause of Delay_: Identify reasons behind the refund delay.

- _Immediate Refund_: Ensure prompt refund of NELFUND loans to beneficiaries and graduate students with approved status.

- _Clear Timeline_: Provide a detailed timeline for the refund process.

- _Smooth Procedure for Wallet Users_: Establish a seamless process for beneficiaries who used wallets as account numbers.

The students urge the SUG President to intervene and address these concerns, citing the university management's inaction as the primary cause of their predicament.