Akintunde Sawyerr, NELFUND managing director disclosed this on Thursday in a statement made available to journalists in Abuja by its media and public relations lead, Nasir Ayitogo.
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced May 24 as the date for the opening of portal for student loan applications.
Akintunde Sawyerr, NELFUND managing director disclosed this on Thursday in a statement made available to journalists in Abuja by its media and public relations lead, Nasir Ayitogo.
Mr Sawyerr said the opening of the portal on May 24 would mark a significant milestone in the commitment of President Bola Tinubu to foster accessible and inclusive education for all Nigerian students, the News Agency of Nigeria reports.
According to him, through the portal, students will access loans to pursue their academic aspirations without financial constraints.
He added that the portal would provide a user-friendly interface for students to submit their loan applications conveniently.
“We encourage all eligible students to take advantage of this opportunity to invest in their future and contribute to the growth and development of our nation,” he said.
He urged students to access the portal on www.nelf.gov.ng to begin their application.