As part of its ongoing nationwide stakeholder engagement, the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) on April 8, 2026, visited the Federal University Dutsin-Ma in Katsina State.
The delegation was led by the Managing Director/Chief Executive, Akintunde Sawyerr, and aimed at deepening collaboration with the institution’s leadership to enhance the effective delivery of the student loan scheme.
The visit provided a platform for constructive dialogue, with discussions centered on practical implementation strategies, institutional alignment, and ensuring that students fully benefit from the programme. The engagement reflects NELFUND’s commitment to building strong partnerships with tertiary institutions as a key driver of success.
Reaffirming the Fund’s vision, Sawyerr emphasized the importance of a transparent, inclusive, and responsive system, noting that sustained collaboration with universities remains critical to achieving equitable access to education financing.
Members of the delegation included Aliyu Aliyu Mohammed, Umar Mukhtar, Bukar Suleiman, Nasir Ayitogo, Awatif Mohammed, Faiza Bappa, and Fatima Mamman Dee.
The visit underscores NELFUND’s broader effort to ensure seamless implementation of its initiatives nationwide, while reinforcing confidence in the student loan programme among participating institutions and beneficiaries.
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