- Sokoto Campus Erupts in Celebration
- Dr. Alausa’s firm oversight played a crucial role
- The viral footage shows the energetic students in a state of happiness
Joy and relief has swept through the campus of Sokoto State University as students confirmed receipt of their long-awaited payments from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND).
Eko Hot Blog reports that in a now viral video circulating on social media, excited undergraduates were seen chanting: “Asiwaju! Aluta! NELFUND!”, a passionate tribute to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the success of his student-focused initiative.
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The disbursement was made possible through the efficient coordination of the Federal Ministry of Education under the leadership of Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, who has been widely praised for his proactive, transparent, and student-centered approach in delivering on the President’s vision.
Dr. Alausa’s firm oversight has played a crucial role in ensuring the swift implementation of the NELFUND scheme, which many consider a bold step in revamping Nigeria’s tertiary education landscape.
Our correspondents reports that many students described the payment as a turning point in their academic journey, especially at a time of growing economic pressure. The viral footage, shared across social media shows the energetic students in a state of happiness.
The NELFUND scheme, backed by the Renewed Hope Agenda, provides interest-free loans to students in public tertiary institutions, enabling them to pay tuition, buy study materials, and cover basic living expenses.
