Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has said students from state-owned tertiary institutions would be included in the second phase of the programme which will be launched shortly after the initial rollout.
The agency made the clarification in a statement, signed by its media and public relations lead, Nasir Ayitogo in Abuja yesterday.
Ayitogo said state institutions are unequivocally by law included in the student loan programme.
The programme, he said, is designed to roll out in phases in order to ensure effective and efficient management of the process.
“The first phase for a start will focus on students attending federal institutions.
“The second phase, which will be launched shortly after the initial rollout, will extend the programme to students at state institutions.
“NELFUND is fully committed to providing financial support to all eligible students, regardless of whether they attend Federal or State tertiary public institutions.
“The mission of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda is to ensure that all desirable students have access to the financial resources necessary to pursue their educational goals and aspirations.”
