A Major Step Forward in Expanding Access to Higher Education
Abuja, Nigeria – April 2025 – The Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has reached a remarkable milestone in its first year of operation: over 500,000 Nigerian students have now applied for student loans through the NELFUND portal.
This milestone, achieved within just 11 months of operations, underscores the critical need for accessible student financing in Nigeria and highlights the widespread trust in NELFUND’s mission to democratize access to tertiary education.
“This is more than just a number, it’s a signal of hope for families across Nigeria. We are witnessing a nationwide demand for opportunity, and NELFUND is proud to be at the heart of this transformation,” said Managing Director/CEO of NELFUND, Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr.
Since the launch of the portal, students across the country have actively engaged with the application process for both institutional and upkeep loans demonstrating the relevance and urgency of the Fund’s efforts.
NELFUND remains committed to ensuring transparency, accessibility, and efficiency as the process continues, and calls on all stakeholders to join in supporting the vision of equitable education for all.
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I’m sorry to hear that. What we know is that though there may be delays at times, those who scale the verification process will always get it. Also, the delay is not always from NELFUND. Most times it’s from the schools who take their time in providing NELFUND with the relevant information to complete the process. Still, thank you for reaching out.
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