News Investigators/ Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf of Kano State, has described the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) as a significant intervention that expanded access to higher education for Nigerian students.
This is contained in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the governor, Mustapha Muhammad, issued to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kano on Sunday.
The CPS quoted his principal as saying this at the 2nd and 3rd combined convocation ceremony of Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila.
According to Yusuf, the initiative provides students and their parents with greater opportunities to finance tertiary education and reduce financial barriers that could prevent qualified young Nigerians from pursuing higher 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.
“This important initiative provides students and parents with greater opportunities to finance education across Nigerian tertiary institutions and represents a significant step towards expanding access to higher education,” he said.
The governor urged the graduands to translate the knowledge and skills acquired during their academic journey into productive ventures and meaningful contributions to their communities, Kano State and Nigeria at large.
Yusuf also commended the management and staff of Al-Istiqama University for their contributions to the development of higher education in the state by providing young Nigerians with opportunities to pursue tertiary education.
He said investments in education constitute investments in the future, noting that a well-educated and skilled population remained essential to achieving sustainable development, economic growth and social progress.
The governor urged the graduands to uphold discipline, integrity and the values acquired during their academic journey, while using their education to contribute positively to society.
He further encouraged them to embrace innovation, entrepreneurship and lifelong learning that would enable them to respond effectively to contemporary challenges and contribute to the development of their communities.
(NAN)