Nigeria, Aug. 4 -- The banking and education sectors, describing NELFUND as a key initiative addressing barriers to higher education.

He credited President Bola Tinubu for establishing the scheme, saying it has created opportunities for many students who might otherwise have been unable to attend university.

According to him, universities across the country are already benefiting from the programme, which he described as a successful intervention.

Responding to concerns that the scheme could be abused because of its accessibility, Ovia dismissed the claims, insisting that the fund is fulfilling its intended purpose.

He said many students would have been unable to pursue university education without NELFUND, adding that the financial s...