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NELFund Onboarded 36 State-Owned Tertiary Institutions

In a significant move to broaden educational opportunities, the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund) has declared that students from 36 state-owned tertiary institutions are now eligible to apply for student loans. This announcement, effective as of marks a pivotal moment for higher education in Nigeria.

The NELFund's initiative aims to alleviate the financial burden on students pursuing higher education. By integrating these institutions into the NELFund Student Verification System (SVS), the management has streamlined the process, ensuring a more efficient and accessible loan application experience for students.

The inclusion of these institutions signifies NELFund's commitment to supporting students' aspirations and educational goals. The fund encourages other state-owned tertiary institutions to follow suit and submit their student data to the SVS promptly, enabling more students to benefit from this vital financial support.

The list of newly onboarded institutions spans across various states, reflecting the diversity and reach of the program. They are:

  1. Adamawa State University, Mubi
  2. Ramat Polytechnic, Maiduguri
  3. Borno State University
  4. Mohammet Lawan college of Agriculture, Borno State
  5. Edo State University, Uzairue
  6. Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti
  7. Gombe State University
  8. Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University, Imo State
  9. Imo State University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Umuagwo
  10. Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, Zaria
  11. Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano
  12. Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina
  13. Katsina State Institute of Technology and Management
  14. Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero
  15. Confluence University of Science and Technology, Kogi state
  16. Lagos state university of education
  17. Lagos State University
  18. Nasarawa State University, Keffi
  19. Tai Solarin University of Education, Ogun state
  20. University of Medical Sciences, Ondo
  21. Osun State University
  22. UNIVERSITY OF ILESA, OSUN STATE
  23. GTC, ARA Osun State
  24. GTC, GBONGAN Osun State
  25. GTC, IJEBU-JESA Osun State
  26. GTC, ILE-IFE Osun State
  27. GTC, INISA Osun State
  28. GTC, IWO Osun State
  29. GTC,OSU Osun State
  30. GTC, OTAN AYEGBAJU Osun State
  31. OSUN STATE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, ILA-ORANGUN
  32. GOVERNMENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE ILE-IFE
  33. OSUN STATE COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
  34. Taraba State University, Jalingo
  35. Umar Suleiman College of Education, Gashua, Yobe State
  36. Zamfara State University, Talata Mafara

This development is not just a win for the students but also for the educational landscape of Nigeria. It represents a step towards creating a more equitable environment where financial constraints are less of a barrier to accessing quality education.

Students from the listed institutions are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to finance their education and invest in their futures. With the support of NELFund, the path to academic success is now more accessible than ever.

For more information on the application process and eligibility criteria, students are advised to contact their respective institution's administrative offices or visit the NELFund official website.