FUL Vice-Chancellor Pushes for Increased NELFUND Uptake, Calls for Expanded Student Sensitisation
The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Lokoja (FUL), Professor Gbenga Solomon Ibileye, has called for intensified awareness campaigns to boost student participation in the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) scheme across the institution.
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The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Lokoja (FUL), Professor Gbenga Solomon Ibileye, has called for intensified awareness campaigns to boost student participation in the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) scheme across the institution.
Speaking on March 27, 2026, during a courtesy visit by the university’s NELFUND Ambassador, Comrade Omomeji Olanrewaju Dada, the Vice-Chancellor acknowledged the progress recorded so far but stressed the need for broader inclusion.
He noted that while enrollment figures are improving, the objective should be to ensure that all eligible students benefit from the scheme. He commended the Federal Government for introducing the initiative and reaffirmed the university’s commitment to supporting its full implementation.
The Vice-Chancellor also praised the efforts of the NELFUND Ambassador and assured him of increased institutional backing, particularly through the university’s ICT Directorate, to streamline the enrollment process and expand student access.
During the engagement, the Ambassador—an alumnus of the Department of History and International Studies and former Students’ Union Government Provost Marshal (2024/2025)—provided an update on ongoing sensitisation efforts within the university community.
He explained that the campaign has involved direct engagement with students across faculties, offering guidance on application procedures and eligibility requirements. Drawing from his personal experience as a beneficiary, he emphasised the importance of sustained outreach in overcoming awareness gaps.
He also identified operational challenges encountered during the exercise and appealed for enhanced support from the university to scale the initiative and improve overall participation.
The meeting underscored the university’s strategic intent to deepen student access to financial support mechanisms and ensure that the benefits of the NELFUND scheme are widely distributed across its academic community.
