NELFUND MD Engages University Bursars at ABNU Summit, Reaffirms Commitment to Transparent, Efficient Disbursement Processes

The Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, earlier today addressed members of the Association of Bursars of Nigerian Universities (ABNU) at their ongoing national summit in Abuja.

During the interactive session, Mr. Sawyerr engaged directly with bursars from federal and state universities across the country, responding to questions and clarifying key aspects of NELFUND’s operational framework. He outlined ongoing efforts to strengthen collaboration between the Fund and higher-education institutions, emphasizing that institutional alignment remains crucial to an efficient student-loan disbursement process.

Reiterating NELFUND’s commitment to transparency, he assured bursars that the Fund is implementing improved onboarding procedures, faster issue-resolution mechanisms, and clearer communication channels. According to him, these reforms are designed to enhance credibility, reduce administrative bottlenecks, and ensure that Nigerian students receive timely support.

Mr. Sawyerr emphasized that both NELFUND and the universities share a responsibility to safeguard the integrity of the education loan system. He noted that sustained cooperation will help deliver maximum value to students and strengthen public confidence in the initiative.

The MD/CE was accompanied by a delegation from NELFUND, including:

Mrs. Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, Director, Strategic Communications

Mr. Aliyu Mohammed, Director, Monitoring & Evaluation

Mr. Eto Eminimoh, Head, Client Support

Mr. Yomi Gbadamosi, PA to the MD/CE

Mr. Daniel Adeniran, Assistant Manager, Strategic Communications

Mr. Waziri Idris, Officer II, Strategic Communications

Photos from the engagement were shared by the Strategic Communications Department.