Beneficiaries of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund in Anambra State have endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office and donated N10.7m towards the purchase of his expression of interest form.

The students said the endorsement was in recognition of the impact of the loan scheme on access to higher education and the reduction of financial burdens on students.

Speaking during the presentation at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam campus, on Friday, the Chairman of the National Association of Nigerian Students Joint Campus Council in Anambra State, Ifeanyichukwu Chukwuemeka, described the gesture as a show of appreciation for Tinubu’s educational reforms and youth-focused policies.

Chukwuemeka said, “We, the beneficiaries of NELFUND scheme, are collectively endorsing President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office. This is in recognition of the transformative impact of the NELFUND’s access to higher education and the alleviation of financial burdens for Nigerian students.

“We are also donating the sum of ₦10,735,500 to support the purchase of the expression of interest form for him. This gesture is a symbolic expression of gratitude for the President’s bold educational reforms, youth-oriented policies, and commitment to expanding access to tertiary education opportunities across the nation.

“We also expressed our profound appreciation to the Governor of Anambra state, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, for his steadfast love and support to Anambra students, as well as improving the educational standards in the state and for his belief in progressives working together.”

“This movement and its successful coordination were made possible through the continuous support, strategic guidance, and unwavering encouragement of key stakeholders whose leadership has significantly strengthened youth engagement, student organisation, and developmental mobilisation within Anambra State and the Southeast region at large.”

The students further commended businessman Obinna Iyiegbu (Obi Cubana), the South-East Coordinator of the City Boys Movement, for his support for youth empowerment.

They also praised the State Women Leader of the group, Adaora Soludo, and the State Coordinator, Nonso Ozoemena, for their contributions to youth mobilisation and leadership development in Anambra State.

Among dignitaries present at the event were former Special Assistant to Governor Soludo on Student Matters, Okoye Mathew, and some Student Union Government presidents.

(The PUNCH)

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