Federal Ministry of Education Probes Alleged Unauthorized Deductions from NELFUND

The Federal Ministry of Education has launched an investigation into alleged unauthorized deductions from students' funds disbursed under the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund) scheme by some Nigerian universities.

The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, described the allegations as "very disturbing and extremely concerning," emphasizing that any unauthorized deductions would constitute a gross violation of public trust.

A meeting will be held on May 6, 2025, with the Vice Chancellors of affected universities and the Managing Director of NELFund to investigate the matter. The Ministry will also launch initiatives to promote transparency and accountability in universities.