The Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, has confirmed the disbursement of N1.33 billion to the University of Lagos, UNILAG, for the 2025/2026 academic session.
This was contained in a statement by the Director of
Strategic Communications, NELFUND, Mrs. Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, in Abuja on Friday,
on behalf of the Managing Director/CEO of NELFUND, Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr.
Sawyerr said that the sum of N1.33 billion was released to
UNILAG on January 19, in line with the approved disbursement schedule for the
academic session.
He noted that the funds were meant to cover 6,308 eligible
UNILAG students who met all requirements under the student loan programme.
He explained that the beneficiary lists were generated from
verified institutional data submitted during the application and validation
process.
Sawyerr also stated that, following the disbursement to
institutions, beneficiaries were expected to register and access academic
activities without delay.
He added that NELFUND would consistently engage relevant
officials of tertiary institutions to reconcile beneficiary lists, ensure the
timely application of funds to students’ accounts, and promote clear
communication to avoid misinformation.
He reaffirmed the Fund’s commitment to transparency and
students’ welfare.
“The Fund is fully committed to prompt disbursement and
proper application of approved student loan funds.
“It is also working closely with partner institutions to
address administrative gaps,” he said.
The MD assured that efforts are ongoing to ensure that no
eligible student is disadvantaged in the process.
He, therefore, urged students and other stakeholders to rely
on official communications from the Fund and their institutions.
He assured that issues relating to the disbursement were
being resolved.
Sawyerr also advised students to contact their institutions’
bursary or student affairs offices for clarification, while NELFUND engages
UNILAG to conclude reconciliation.
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