The NELFUND team took its #NelfundStudentLoan campaign to the Federal College of Education, Yola, engaging a diverse audience in its drive to promote access to education through financial support. The sensitization event attracted various stakeholders, including students, educators, and community leaders, all eager to understand how the initiative could benefit their educational pursuits.
Prominent attendees included representatives of the Council of Imams, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), and traditional rulers, underscoring a communal commitment to education. The gathering provided a platform for NELFUND to explain the loan scheme’s objectives, emphasizing its role in bridging financial gaps for students across Nigeria.
Community leaders expressed their gratitude to NELFUND for addressing the financial barriers that hinder access to quality education. Traditional rulers and religious leaders praised the initiative, lauding its potential to transform lives and reduce educational inequality. They pledged to support the campaign by raising awareness within their respective communities.
The #NelfundStudentLoan campaign continues to gain momentum as NELFUND collaborates with stakeholders to make education more accessible to Nigerian students. The event in Yola is one of several planned engagements aimed at spreading the message and ensuring more students and families benefit from the initiative.
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