Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, paid a courtesy visit to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on Friday, 13th February 2026, to brief the President on the activities, milestones, and forward plans of the Fund.
During the meeting, Mr. Sawyerr provided comprehensive updates on NELFUND’s progress in expanding access to student financing, improving operational efficiency, and strengthening stakeholder engagement across tertiary institutions nationwide.
The President expressed strong satisfaction with the Fund’s performance to date, commending Mr. Sawyerr’s leadership for the fund’s transparency, dedication, and the measurable impact already being recorded.
He noted that the strides made by NELFUND underscore the administration’s resolve to remove financial barriers to higher education and empower Nigerian youth with sustainable opportunities for academic and professional advancement.
The engagement further reaffirmed the administration’s unwavering commitment to broadening access to quality education, enhancing institutional accountability, and ensuring that every qualified Nigerian student receives the support necessary to pursue their academic aspirations.
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