The Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has given out a total of N9,235,000 in loans to 245 students studying at Akperan Orshi Polytechnic in Yandev, Benue State. This money is part of NELFUND’s effort to support students and schools with the financial help they need to keep education going.

The announcement was shared on NELFUND’s official X (Twitter) account on Sunday, where the agency restated its goal of reducing financial problems for students and making it easier for more people to access higher education.

According to NELFUND, this loan package is expected to help the students stay in school without any setbacks due to money issues. The management of the polytechnic confirmed that the funds had been received and they appreciated the support.

A letter signed by the Acting Rector of the school, Dr. Dogo Azua Samuel, expressed gratitude to NELFUND for its efforts. The school confirmed that the payment was received on June 26, 2025, and that 245 students were part of the beneficiaries. The total amount disbursed was N9,235,000.

The institution said that this financial support would greatly reduce the burden on students and allow them to focus on their education. They also promised to continue working with NELFUND and to give timely reports, as required.

In a broader update, NELFUND said that by July 14, 2025, it had disbursed a total of N77,034,184,108 to 396,252 students across Nigeria. This total includes N41.7 billion used to pay school fees and another N35.3 billion given as living allowances to student.