From Fred Ezeh, Abuja
Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund) has explained that interests of students in state-owned institutions are also covered in the students loan programme, contrary to some media reports that indicated otherwise.
Nasir Ayitogo Media and Public Relations Lead, NELFund, in a statement, on Tuesday, said the information that indicated otherwise was incorrect and should be disregarded.
“Students in state-owned institutions are unequivocally by law included in our student loan programme but they won’t be part of the first phase that will be launched soon. The programme was designed to roll out in phases in order to ensure effective and efficient management of the process.
“So, the first phase for a start will focus on students attending federal institutions, while the second phase which will be launched shortly after the initial rollout, will be extended to students at state institutions.”
He maintained that NELFund is fully committed to providing financial support to all eligible students, regardless of whether they attend federal or state-owned tertiary institution.
“The goal is to ensure that all desirous students have access to the financial resources necessary to pursue their educational goals and aspirations,” he explained.