UNIMAID Student Seeks Justice Over NELFUND Program Implementation

 A University of Maiduguri student has brought to light a pressing issue affecting students at the institution, regarding the implementation of the NELFUND program.

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The program, designed to alleviate financial hardship, has been compromised by the university's registration system and management decisions.

The university's installment registration system allows students to pay 60% of their registration fee in the first semester and the remaining 40% in the second semester. However, during the NELFUND approval process, the university had already completed its first semester, leaving 80% of students who had paid 60% of their registration fee uncertain about the remaining 40%.

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The university management's decision to use NELFUND disbursements to settle outstanding debts for students who made partial payments, without addressing the remaining 40% balance, has raised concerns. It is alleged that this decision may impose additional financial burdens on students, contradicting the program's purpose.

The student has urged NELFUND to establish a committee to monitor the situation and ensure that funds are used appropriately, emphasizing that the program is a loan, not a gift. NELFUND must guarantee that the money is utilized entirely for student registration to achieve its intended goal.

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This situation highlights the need for transparency and accountability in the administration of financial aid programs to ensure they benefit the intended recipients.