Chidimma Uchegbu -Abuja
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has called on all accredited tertiary institutions across the country to update their existing student records and upload the details of all their students, both returning and newly admitted on the NELFUND Student Verification Portal.
It said this shouod be done as the portal opens for the 2025/2026 academic session.
The exercise, NELFUND said, is aimed at ensuring seamless verification and loan application process for students once the portal opens.
“Institutions are therefore required to ensure that each student’s data is accurately captured and uploaded using the admission number or any other unique and verifiable identifier.
“This was contained in the statement signed by the Director, Strategic Communications Nigerian Education Loan Fund , Mrs. Oseyemi Oluwatuyi.
NELFUND recognizes the vital role that tertiary institutions play in the success of the Education Loan Scheme and seeks their continued cooperation and partnership in achieving the collective goal of expanding access to higher education for all eligible Nigerian students.
“Only students whose details have been duly uploaded and verified through their respective institutions will be eligible to apply for and benefit from the loan scheme. As such, NELFUND urges all institutions to commence and complete the upload process promptly, designating appropriate officers to oversee this critical exercise in line with the provided technical guidelines.
“This collaboration is key to ensuring that no eligible student is left behind as the Fund prepares to open its application portal for the new academic session.
“For technical support or further enquiries, institutions are advised to reach NELFUND through the official communication channels or official social media handles” the Fund said.
