Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has described the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) as a major intervention in expanding access to higher education by easing financial barriers for students and their families.
Yusuf spoke at the 2nd and 3rd combined convocation ceremony of Al-Istiqama University in Sumaila, according to a statement issued on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad.
The governor commended the Federal Government, under President Bola Tinubu, for introducing NELFUND, saying the scheme had created more opportunities for students and parents to finance tertiary education.
“May I also use this opportunity to extend our profound appreciation to the Federal Government, under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, for its immense support to the education sector, particularly through the introduction of NELFUND,” Yusuf said.
He said the initiative represented a significant step towards expanding access to higher education across Nigerian tertiary institutions.
Yusuf urged the graduands to apply the knowledge and skills acquired during their studies to productive ventures and meaningful contributions to their communities, Kano State and Nigeria.
He also commended the management and staff of Al-Istiqama University for providing young Nigerians with opportunities to pursue tertiary education.
The governor said investment in education was an investment in the future, stressing that a well-educated and skilled population was essential for sustainable development, economic growth and social progress.
He urged the graduands to uphold discipline and integrity while embracing innovation, entrepreneurship and lifelong learning to address contemp
