Tinubu appoints management team of Nigerian education loan fund

Kunle Sanni

President Bola Tinubu has appointed a management team to serve on the management team of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND)

According to a statement issued by Ajuri Ngelale on Friday, Akintunde Sawyerr would serve as Managing Director/CEO of the scheme.

While Frederick Oluwafemi Akinfala would serve as Executive Director, Finance and Administration, Tinubu also appointed Mustapha Iyal – Executive Director, Operations.

Tinubu said the appointment is in line with his determination to secure Nigeria’s socio-economic future by ensuring sustainable higher education and critical skill development for all Nigerian students and the youth.

He said he expects that the necessary apparatuses are expeditiously put in place for the effective take-off of this pivotal Fund for the immediate and lasting benefit of Nigerian students and families in all parts of the country.