NELFUND Announces Date To Publish List of Institutions for Student Verification

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced its intention to publish the full list of institutions that have successfully submitted their complete student data as requested by the agency. The publication is scheduled for June 24, 2024, as confirmed by NELFUND on Thursday.

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In a statement released by Nasir Ayitogo, the Head of Media for NELFUND, it was emphasized that the publication of the list, comprising both Federal and State-owned institutions, aims to promote transparency and facilitate broader access and participation in the scheme.

This move seeks to ensure that undergraduate applicants and tertiary institutions are fully engaged in the critical exercise. Ayitogo further commended the proactive efforts of many federal institutions that have already completed the submission process, marking the first wave of data collection.

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Meanwhile, the ongoing process of uploading the data to the NELFUND Student Verification System (SVS) is progressing steadily for state-owned institutions. By providing a platform for verification and validation of student data, the agency aims to streamline the disbursement process and minimize errors.