A presidential aide, Sunday Asefon, has called on students in Kwara State to make use of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) and other government‑backed financial schemes aimed at supporting higher education.
Asefon, who serves as an aide to the President of Nigeria, highlighted the availability of these programmes during a recent outreach to the state's youth, emphasizing that they are designed to reduce the financial barriers to tertiary study.
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund is a federal initiative that offers low‑interest loans to eligible Nigerian students, enabling them to cover tuition fees, accommodation and other related costs while they pursue undergraduate or postgraduate degrees.
In addition to NELFUND, the aide pointed to a range of other government schemes that provide scholarships, bursaries and credit facilities for students, urging young people to explore all options that can facilitate their academic goals.
By encouraging wider participation in these programmes, Asefon said the government hopes to boost enrolment rates and improve educational outcomes across Kwara State and the nation as a whole.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>