Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, Professor of International Law and the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, says that a total of 10,789 Unilorin students have accessed loan under the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND, expressing hope for an increased number of beneficiaries in 2025.
Egbewole, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), dropped the hint while briefing journalists in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital on the forthcoming 50th Anniversary of the University and official unveiling of the logo, held at the school auditorium.
He explained that NELFUND programme initiated by the Federation to assist students in their educational pursuit is currently touching many lives positively, pointing out that, “Unilorin have verified and screened 10,789 students that benefited from NELFUND. We are currently verifying records for 2024 and 2025, and we hope for an increased number of beneficiaries.”
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Egbewole observed that despite challenges in 2024, the University implemented strategic measures to maintain its high standards. He emphasised the University’s dedication to fostering research, innovation and producing exceptional graduates who contribute positively to the society.
He assured that the University would continue to create avenues for students academic, financial and moral employments.
The Vice Chancellor, who appreciated God for celebrating milestones owing to the University’s significant contributions to education and fostering development noted that, “we remain committed to ensuring that our students benefit from all avenues of opportunities – while exploring other ways to empower them academically, financially and morally.
“We will continue to deliver on our mandate, build a stronger University for us to achieve our goals and as well make sure that we produce first class students and not job seekers.”
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