The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has announced the commencement of payment of June and July upkeep allowances under the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) scheme. NANS National President, Akinteye Babatunde, disclosed this in a statement via his official X handle, on Friday, July 24, assuring beneficiaries that all……
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has announced the commencement of payment of June and July upkeep allowances under the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) scheme.
NANS National President, Akinteye Babatunde, disclosed this in a statement via his official X handle, on Friday, July 24, assuring beneficiaries that all outstanding backlogs would be cleared.
Akinteye said the association remained committed to ensuring that eligible Nigerian students receive their entitlements, urging beneficiaries to remain patient as the payments are processed.
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“As I assured you, every outstanding backlog will be paid. We remain committed to ensuring that no eligible Nigerian student is left behind,” he stated.
The NANS president explained that the disbursement process was being carried out in batches, adding that students who were yet to receive their allowances should remain calm.
“To all beneficiaries, I urge you to remain patient as payments are processed. If you have not received yours yet, kindly stay calm, as disbursements are being made in batches,” Akinteye said.
He further reaffirmed NANS’ commitment to protecting the welfare and interests of Nigerian students, saying the association would continue to support beneficiaries of the scheme.
“We are here for you, always, and we will continue to stand firmly in defense of the welfare and interests of Nigerian students,” he added.
The NELFUND student loan scheme, introduced by the Federal Government, provides financial support to eligible Nigerian students to assist with educational expenses, including upkeep allowances.

