A student loan worth ₦54.21 million has benefited 360 students at the Federal College of Agriculture, Moor Plantation, Ibadan, Oyo State, across two academic sessions.
The college’s Provost, Professor Jonathan Jeremiah Atungwu, commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) for providing financial support to students.
In a letter dated September 28, 2026, Atungwu thanked NELFUND for its continued collaboration with the institution and its support in helping students meet the cost of their education.
The funds were disbursed in four instalments between August 2025 and April 2026, covering the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 academic sessions.
The first two payments benefited 145 students with a combined ₦30.721 million, while the remaining two payments provided ₦23.489 million to 215 students.
In total, 360 students received financial support worth ₦54.21 million.
NELFUND’s student loan scheme is designed to ease the financial burden of tertiary education on students and their families, helping eligible Nigerians pursue their academic goals.
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