University of Maiduguri Receives N1.66 Billion from NELFund

The University of Maiduguri has received a payment of N1,663,475,500.00 from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund) for the 2024/2025 academic session. The payment is for 17,547 students who have been successfully verified.

The Vice Chancellor, Professor Mohammed Laminu Mele, has expressed gratitude to the Federal Government and NELFund for this gesture. In a letter to the Managing Director of NELFund, he acknowledged the impact of the scheme on students and parents, stating that it has brought respite to them.

The University has assured NELFund of its commitment to ensuring seamless and transparent processes for the benefit of its students. The payment is a significant development for the University and its students, and it is expected to ease the financial burden on students and their parents.

The NELFund scheme has been instrumental in providing financial assistance to students, enabling them to pursue their academic goals without undue financial stress. The University of Maiduguri's receipt of the payment is a testament to the scheme's effectiveness in supporting students' education.