NSUK Staff Cooperative Empowers 15 Members with Motorcycles Under Second Phase of Loan Scheme

The Staff Cooperative, Loan and Thrift Society of Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), has presented motorcycles to 15 members under the second phase of its motorcycle loan scheme as part of efforts to promote staff welfare and economic empowerment.

The presentation ceremony, held on Thursday, October 29, 2026, was attended by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Professor Halima Aliyu Doma-Kutigi, who represented the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sa’adatu Hassan Liman.

Speaking on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Doma-Kutigi commended the Cooperative Society for its welfare-oriented policies and initiatives aimed at improving the economic well-being of university staff.

She highlighted the importance of such interventions in addressing transportation challenges, reducing financial pressure on employees and supporting staff productivity.

She also reaffirmed the university's commitment to staff welfare, noting that initiatives that enhance the economic stability of employees contribute to a more conducive working environment and improved service delivery.

In his remarks, the President of the NSUK Staff Cooperative, Loan and Thrift Society, Comrade Tanimu Yakubu, disclosed that the second phase of the motorcycle loan scheme followed the successful implementation of the first phase, which benefited 14 members.

He explained that an additional 15 members had received motorcycles under the latest phase through the prudent management of the society's resources, bringing the total number of beneficiaries to 29.

According to him, the initiative goes beyond providing motorcycles, as it reflects the cooperative society's commitment to mutual assistance and economic empowerment.

He noted that the scheme was designed to ease members' daily transportation to and from work, reduce commuting expenses, encourage punctuality and improve efficiency in the discharge of official responsibilities.

He added that the motorcycles could also provide beneficiaries and their families with additional income-generating opportunities.

Comrade Yakubu assured members that the society's leadership remained committed to transparency, accountability and equal opportunities in implementing its welfare programmes.

He further explained that the motorcycle loan scheme operates on a revolving basis, allowing more members to benefit as existing beneficiaries repay their loans. He therefore urged the recipients to fulfil their repayment obligations to ensure the sustainability of the initiative.

The Cooperative Society president also disclosed that plans were underway to introduce additional welfare-oriented loan packages in subsequent phases to extend the society's support to more members.

He congratulated the beneficiaries and encouraged them to use the motorcycles responsibly, maintain them properly and comply with road safety regulations.

The initiative highlights the role of the NSUK Staff Cooperative, Loan and Thrift Society in complementing the university's efforts to improve staff welfare, promote financial empowerment and enhance institutional productivity.