- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed a management team for the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND)
- Tinubu approved the appointment of Akintunde Sawyerr as the Managing Director/CEO of NELFUND and two other executive directors
- The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale said the team is to ensure sustainable higher education and skill development for all Nigerian students
State House, Abuja - President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the management team for the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND)
The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday, April 5.
Special Assistant to President Tinubu on Social Media, Olusegun Dada shared the statement via his X handle (formerly known as Twitter) @DOlusegun
According to the statement, Tinubu appointed:
(1) Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr - Managing Director/CEO
(2) Mr. Frederick Oluwafemi Akinfala - Executive Director, Finance and Administration
(3) Mr. Mustapha Iyal - Executive Director, Operations
Ngelale said the appointment is in line with Tinubu’s determination to ensure sustainable higher education and critical skill development for all Nigerian students and the youth.
The presidential spokesman added that Tinubu 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.”
