Over 20,000 Nigerian students receive monthly upkeep stipends from NELFUND
No fewer than 20, 371 across six universities in Nigeria have received N20,000.00 monthly stipends for the month of July from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND)
This was contained in a statement posted on the X handle of the agency and signed by Mr Ibom Uche, Director Finance and Accounts
Nigerian Education Loan Fund.
Stating that the body is committed to ensuring that all eligible students receive their stipend regularly, it noted the payment process for students from approximately 55 additional tertiary institutions will be completed in the next two weeks.
Read the full statement below;
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 H.E. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s promised unwavering commitment to supporting 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 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 is noteworthy that the President only Sunday committed a further 50 billion Naira from recovered proceeds of crime.
NELFUND appreciates the patience and cooperation of students and institutions as the organisation works assiduously to fulfill its previous made commitments to Nigerian students.
Signed:
Mr Ibom Uche
Director Finance and Accounts
Nigerian Education Loan Fund
(NELFUND).
