NELFUND pays N20,000 monthly upkeep allowance to 20,371 Students in 6 Universities
The Management of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) under the leadership of Mr Akintunde Sawyerr, the Managing Director has announced the successful disbursement of N20,000.00 monthly stipends for the month of July to 20,371 students from six tertiary institutions.
This initiative further underscores President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to support Nigerian students by ensuring financial stability throughout their academic pursuit.
Students from the following institutions whose institutional fees have already been paid by NELFUND, have begun to receive July upkeep stipends:
1.Bayero University Kano
2.Federal University, Dutsin-Ma
3.University of Ilorin
4.University of Benin
5.University of Ibadan
6.University of Maiduguri
NELFUND is diligently working to commence the payment process for students from approximately 55 additional tertiary institutions.
It is anticipated that this will be concluded within the next two weeks as the fund is committed to ensuring that all eligible students receive their stipends promptly.
NELFUND stated that it remains steadfast in its mission to support the educational aspirations of Nigerian students by providing financial assistance for studies at qualifying institutions and ensuring the timely disbursement of stipends for day to day expenses.
It also said that the President, on Sunday, committed a further 50 billion Naira from recovered proceeds of crime to the Fund.
NELFUND notes that it appreciates the patience and cooperation of students and institutions as the organisation works assiduously to fulfill its previous made commitments to Nigerian students.
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