Tinubu appoints MD/CEO for Nigerian Education Loan Fund

By Kazeem Ugbodaga

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of qualified Nigerians to serve on the management team of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND).

This is contained in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale on Friday.

Ngelale said the appointment was 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.

Tinubu appointed Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NELFUND.

The president also appointed  Mr. Frederick Oluwafemi Akinfala as the Executive Director, Finance and Administration of NELFUND.

Tinubu further appointed Mr. Mustapha Iyal as the Executive Director, Operations of NELFUND.

According to Ngelale, with the appointment of the management team, Tinubu expected 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.