PRESIDENT Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of a management team for the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND).
A statement signed by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, on Friday, said Akintunde Sawyerr will serve as Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Fund.
Frederick Akinfala and Mustapha Iyal were also named as Executive Directors of the body.
The statement reads: “In line with his determination to secure Nigeria’s socio-economic future by ensuring sustainable higher education and critical skill development for all Nigerian students and the youth, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of the following qualified Nigerians to serve on the management team of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND):
(1) Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr – Managing Director/CEO
(2) Mr. Frederick Oluwafemi Akinfala – Executive Director, Finance and Administration
(3) Mr. Mustapha Iyal – Executive Director, Operations
With the appointment of the management team, the President 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.”
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