NELFUND Showcases Impact on SDGs at Nigerian Tertiary Institutions Conference
He praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for establishing NELFUND and launching the student loan scheme, which offers interest-free loans to students in public institutions. This initiative is part of the government's broader strategy to enhance access to quality education and reduce inequality.
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The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) underscored its significant role in promoting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) during the 1st Nigerian Tertiary Institutions Conference on SDGs, held in Abuja on August 27th and 28th.
At the conference, Mr. Mustapha Iyal, Executive Director of Operations at NELFUND, delivered a key presentation on behalf of Managing Director/CEO Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr. Mr. Iyal highlighted the importance of education in driving Nigeria's progress towards the SDGs, emphasizing NELFUND's mission to eliminate financial barriers for students pursuing tertiary education.
He praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for establishing NELFUND and launching the student loan scheme, which offers interest-free loans to students in public institutions. This initiative is part of the government's broader strategy to enhance access to quality education and reduce inequality.
Mr. Iyal provided data on NELFUND’s impact, reporting that the Fund has processed 218,920 loan applications from over 2.4 million student records and that 19 tertiary institutions have begun receiving loan disbursements. He also previewed the upcoming Skills Acquisition Program, aimed at equipping students with practical skills to improve employability and support national economic development.
The conference served as a platform for NELFUND to demonstrate its commitment to the SDGs and its vision of overcoming financial constraints in education.
The announcement was made by Nasir Ayitogo on behalf of the Director of Corporate Communications.
