The member representing Akoko North-East/North-West federal constituency and Chairman of the Nigeria Education Loans and Scholarship Board (NELFUND), Hon. Ifeoluwa Ehindero, has called on students to take full advantage of the newly introduced student loan scheme.
During a courtesy visit by the leadership of the National Congress of Akoko Students (NACAS), Hon. Ehindero emphasised the significance of the NELFUND initiative to easing financial burdens for Nigerian students.
He reassured the student body of his commitment to ensuring that more students from Akoko and beyond benefit from the programme.
The meeting, held at the lawmaker’s situation office, had in attendance NACAS executive members, including the national president, Ajisafe Emmanuel Ayowole; Igbodola Promise Benjamin (general secretary); Edward Ojikutu (vice president) and Ajana Emmanuel Olanrewaju (PRO).
Others present were Olomosaye Olatunde Excel (emeritus president); Borode Taofiq Ayomide (emeritus senate president); Babatunde Kemisola, Adeosun Francis and Akinyele Olalekan Lemuel.
Emmanuel applauded Hon. Ehindero’s long-standing support for students, noting that his contributions have impacted educational development in the Akoko region.
He further appealed for continuous engagement and assistance as NACAS prepares to celebrate its 20th anniversary.
Recognising his exceptional support for students, NACAS conferred on Ehindero the title of NACAS Ambassador and presented him with an Award of Excellence.
Responding, Ehindero reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring accessible education for all, stressing that the government’s student loan scheme was a major step towards bridging financial gaps in higher education.
He encouraged students to spread awareness about NELFUND and urged them to utilise the opportunity responsibly.
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