Plateau gov praises Tinubu’s commitment to education

Jos, Nigeria – Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has applauded President Bola Tinubu for his dedication to education, particularly for supporting Plateau students through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND).

Speaking at a technical session on tertiary education loan disbursement in Jos, Mutfwang expressed gratitude to the Federal Government for ensuring that over 7,000 Plateau students benefited from the scheme. He described Tinubu as a leader who genuinely cares for the underprivileged.

“This initiative has democratized access to education and boosted local economies, with over N900 million now circulating in student communities,” Mutfwang said, urging stakeholders to maximize the opportunity.

Managing Director of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, reiterated Tinubu’s commitment to improving access to education, emphasizing that no student should be denied higher education due to financial constraints. He revealed that the University of Jos ranks third among beneficiaries, with N941 million disbursed to over 6,900 students.

State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Kachollom Gang, also commended the initiative, stating that the technical session would help stakeholders optimize loan accessibility and utilization.

The event was attended by university officials, government representatives, and students from various institutions across the state.