The Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has recorded over 500,000 applications for student loans through its portal within its first year of operation.
Akintunde Sawyerr, the Managing Director/CEO of NELFUND, disclosed that this is a signal of hope for families across Nigeria and demonstrates the widespread trust in NELFUND’s mission to democratize access to tertiary education.
“This is more than just a number, it’s a signal of hope for families across Nigeria. We are witnessing a nationwide demand for opportunity, and NELFUND is proud to be at the heart of this transformation,” Sawyerr said.
NELFUND’s Director, Strategic Communications, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi also noted that students across the country have actively engaged with the application process since the launch of the portal.
The organisation noted that it remained committed to ensuring transparency, accessibility, and efficiency in the application process.
NELFUND called on all stakeholders to join in supporting its vision of equitable education for all.
It added that more information is available on the NELFUND website or through its customer support team.
