OMOLUABI GROUP FAULT TAKE- OFF DECISIONS BY NELFUND AND GOVERNING COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS FOR FEDERAL TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS.

OMOLUABI GROUP FAULT TAKE- OFF DECISIONS BY NELFUND AND GOVERNING COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS FOR FEDERAL TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS.

The recent launch and inauguration of NELFUND by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a good decision that brings  in a big relieve for Nigerian students in all tertiary institutions across the country. The benefits are so numerous which includes the  major one being the assurance of a hitch - free access to quality education by all Nigerians without any worry for financial challenges. 

Be it as it may look good to Nigerians and parents, there are still loop holes and inappropriate decisions taken in this regard. Education remains the bedrock of every country' s development  either small or big. In the light of this, all benefits needed to make all and sundry tap and benefit in these privileges should never be selective. 

 Omoluabi Socio- cultural and Political Group express utmost dissatisfaction at the current decision of the DG and administrator of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyer on  the selective mode.for beneficiaries which at the moment is limited to students in the Federal tertiary institutions. 

This decision of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund is absolutely wrong and should be corrected by the agency immediately.  There is the immediate need to include students from state tertiary institutions across the country. If not all will be listed at the moment, the list should cut across the six geopolitical zones.

Nigerian Students are one and belong to same body being the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) hence, there  should be no form of discrimination at the commencement or launch of such lofty idea. 

The socio- cultural and political group also frowns at the recent constitution of the governing council of the various federal tertiary institutions across the country. The group observed keenly that most of the appointments are not merit driven but rather politicized. The appointment of Chairmen of governing council is at the prerogative of the president and commander - in- chief in this case who also doubles as the visitor to those institutions. However,  there is need to still appoint persons with the capacity to provide appropriate directions in the day-to-day running of these institutions. The positions of council members to tertiary institutions is not meant to compensate political stooges  or settle political scores or rancours.

Members of Omoluabi group across the southwestern states here by call on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately call the administrator of NELFUND to order and mandate him to include selected state universities in the first batch of the loan scheme. Remember there is no existing division or discrimination among Nigerian students from time immemorial as they are expected to be treated equally with same privileges accrued them across board. 

We join ASUU and other bodies to disagree with the recent appointments as list of appointees should cut across the six geopolitical zones to reflect national unity.

We are certain that Mr. President may not be aware of this situation but the need to be properly informed for proper amendment 

As a group, we keep a keen watch on the activities of government to provide direction where and when need be. As the Tinubu- led administration is about to clock one year in office by May 29th, 2024 we shall begin to access the performance of his administration henceforth.

Nigerians are waiting for the best to come. We told them you are adequately prepared for governance so there is need to step-up in achieving your campaign promises premised on the 'Renewed Hope Agenda' mantra.

 E- Signed

 Alex Akinfolarin

 National Secretary

 Omoluabi Group.

 23/5/2024