Education

All is set for the Highstone Global University, USA & NIPEM Int’l convocation, Award ceremony

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2 years ago

July 28, 2023

All is now set for the convocation and Award ceremony of Highstone Global University, USA and NIPEM Professional Education Management Intl A.K.A NIPEM intl scheduled to hold this Saturday at the Lagos state University.

The ceremony is expected to attract top dignitories from the Academic world top among whom are Prof. Maurice Azubuike Odiete, President, NIPEM Inter’l, Prof. Righteous Innime, Vice Chancellor, Highstone Global University, USA and AMB. PROF. AP. IHEUKWUMERE VALENTINE NNAMDI, the Africa Vice Chancellor, Highstone Global University, USA.

Other Dignitories expected include, Rev. Dr Fidel Aduaye-Odiete, Dr Harriet Chimezie Oyemeforo, the Nigeria Rep/Director studies, Highstone Global University, USA and Prof. Adesina Adewale, President, School computer club initiative, the guest speaker of the day, and he will be speaking on the topic: Transforming Global Economy through ICT and digital skills.

Speaking with our correspondent ahead of the event, Prof. Maurice Azubuike Odiete who also doubles as the chief host expressed optimism that the program would be a very successful one taking into into consideration the caliber of personnels that would be gracing this year’s event. He maintained that they are so privilage to be playing host to high and mighty in the world educational sector.

He stressed that it is the goal of NIPEM Inter’l to partner with the best with a view to giving and exposing their students to the best in the world.

“NIPEM Inter’l is registered with the Federal Government of Nigeria and approved by the Ministry

of Education with affiliations and partnerships with foreign

Universities, Colleges and Institutes of great academic values,integrity and excellence.

Education in its broadest sense provides the backdrop against which development acquires its meaning.

“NIPEM Professional Education Management int`l firm passion to Global Education through Responsive and Practical Educational support with

international standard had in no small way improved and contributed to the General literacy ,career development and professionalism to many Nigerians and the economy sector.

“NIPEM Int`l operates on well organized and integrative curriculum that matches international standard for effective learning and teaching delivery.

Students can study online, weekend /part time or full time. Our priority is to ensure that students learn at their own pace and convenience.

NIPEM int`l, ensures that students learning environment is conducive and healthy at all times. More importantly, NIPEM

Int`l engages her students at all levels on active and efficient Entrepreneurial and Professional skills, Leadership and Personal Development, Vocational and Skills Acquisition.

Our Primary Objective is to provide Mass Education and Employment to Nigerians and Africans. To raise competent

professionals and elective leaders and entrepreneurs that will help transform the global economy. Here, we help discover and assist the students to develop their technical skills with emphasis on self growth and reliance.

We are really proud and glad to see that this goal and vision is already a reality as you can witness today. Indeed we call,” he stated.

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Education

NELFUND assures students of smart system to improve loan access

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1 month ago

May 7, 2025

The Gleamer

Mariam Abeeb

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has assured students it was working assiduously towards building a technology driven system that would improve easy access to its loans.

This was as the FUND disclosed that no fewer than 320,000 students have thus far been paid with many more currently undergoing verification process to enable their payments.

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer NELFUND, Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr gave the assurances in Abuja, while addressing Polytechnics , Monotechnics and Institutes at a Stakeholders Engagement Session/ Technical Workshop on NELFUND System Automation and Loan Application Processes.

Sawyerr noted that the FUND was targeting a platform where students could access loan with confidence and without stress in a manner that was transparent and accountable.

He said: “At NELFUND our mission goes beyond giving loans. It’s about opening doors, it’s about making sure every young Nigerian who is willing to learn and grow has a real shot regardless of their background, location, or chosen path of study.

“For too long, many students, especially in technical institutions, have faced steep financial barriers; some drop out, others have never even applied. This is the gap we at NELFUND are here to close. But we know we can’t do it alone.

“This is a shared mission. It belongs to all of us, government institutions and the private sector alike. This technical workshop marks a major step forward.

“We’re not only providing financing, we’re building a technology-driven system that makes it easier for students to apply, for institutions to verify, and for funds to be disbursed with speed, fairness, and accountability.

“We’re aiming for access without stress, a platform students can use with confidence; transparency and trust so that no one is left wondering where their application stands; partnership with purpose because your feedback, your data, and your cooperation are critical to making this work. We rely on you as our institutional partners to help us bring this vision to life.”

Sawyerr who commended the institutions for providing technical expertise, practical hands-on training that fuels industries and empowers communities over the years, said besides teaching skills, they have built careers, created employers and strengthened economies.

“You know your students, you understand their struggles, your insights will help us tailor this system to reflect the realities on ground, not just assumptions on paper.

“To NBTE, we value your steady leadership in shaping and regulating technical education. Your collaboration is key as we move forward fully.”

The NELFUND boss urged the institutions to partner with the FUND to deliver a system that was not just functional or sustainable, but one that was transformative

“As we move forward fully, integrating NELFUND processes with institutional systems and standards, let us remember at the heart of all of this is a student, a young Nigerian with dreams, with ambition, and the courage to pursue them. Everything we do must serve that student.

“The only way to make it happen is by working together, listening to one another, and staying grounded in real-world challenges. I encourage you all to engage fully today share what’s working and what is not, and together let’s build something that lasts.”

NELFUND ‘s Executive Director, Operations, Mr. Iyal Mustapha, disclosed that apart from the 320,000 students who have so far been paid, more verifications are currently ongoing.

Mustapha, who explained that the failure of not having the number of registered students tally with the number of students whose application process was deemed successful was from the part of students and not NELFUND, said there was an urgent need to bridge the gap.

He also disclosed that the FUND was considering connecting directly to institution’s portal to get the data they need, and how student could apply to their institutions portal without necessarily reaching out to NELFUND.

“One other thing that we’re trying to do going forward is to send some of our IT to all the institutions so that we can see how possible it is we connect directly to your portal instead of saying please send us data. How can we connect using an API which makes it easier to get the data of any student coming to us directly from your portal and not from our portal. So we don’t need to be collecting any data again.

“At the same time, we’re thinking of seeing how is it possible that a student can apply to your portal without coming to us. So it makes it so easy for the student when they’re doing registration, when they’re doing payments, they can select either to apply for NELFUND loans and the process will go through your portal. So you have all the data without ever reaching to NELFUND. All we need is for you to give assurance these are your students and if we have that, we pay you directly. It makes it simpler and faster for all the students.”

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