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President Tinubu Appoints Jim Ovia As Chairman Education Loan Fund

Last updated: April 26, 2024 8:13 pm
2 years ago By Mwuese Igonor
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President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Jim Ovia, Founder of one of Nigeria’s leading banks, as the Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND).

A statement by the special adviser to the president on media and publicity Ajuri Ngelale says Ovia, a businessman and renown banker will chair the board of NELFUND to ensure Nigerian students have access to higher education and skills that would make them productive members of society.

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The Nigerian Education Loan Fund, is the implementing institution of the National Student Loan Programme, an intervention that seeks to guarantee sustainable higher education and functional skill development for all Nigerian students and youths.

(Editor: Ebuwa Omo-Osagie)

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