Education

Nasarawa Lawmaker, Hon. Sa’ad doles out N28 million for empowerment, JAMB, Ramadan for constituents.

Published

1 year ago

March 17, 2024

“… says beneficiaries cut across party lines in all the 6 electoral wards of Umaisha/Ugya constituency…”

Nasarawa State House of Assembly Member Representing Umaisha/Ugya constituency Hon. Ibrahim Abdullahi Sa’ad, PDP has distributed rice worth N23 million to his constituency.

He also registered JAMB for 200 students of his constituency at the cost of N2million.

He made the distribution today in Umaisha, Toto Local Government Area of the state.

Hon Sa’ad also empowered 60 women with N50, 000 each in order to boost their petty business.

Hon Sa’ad, who is the Chairman House Standing Committee on Capital Market urged the students who qualify to write JAMB and yet to submit their names to do that immediately as he is ready to do more in that aspect.

He said that the gesture was borne out of his desire to assist his people, especially at this month of Ramadan in order to improve on their standard of living.

” All the people of Umaisha/Ugya are my people, what I am doing today is because of you, I am proud of you and ready to do what you want

” I have distributed this rice cutting across our people residing in Lafia, Keffi and Abuja in that order before coming home today for this distribution

” I have also empowered vulnerable women in my constituency as I gave N500, 000 each to each of the six electoral wards where 60 women were empowered with N50, 000.each

” I am ready to make the difference to better your standard of living,” he said.

The lawmaker promised quality and effective representation at the state legislature.

The assemblyman assured the people of his constituency of his readiness to provide more dividends of democracy to change their lives positively.

The lawmaker, therefore, solicited for the support of all and sundry to enable him succeed in the House.

He urged his constituents to be law abiding, respect constituted authorities and give their maximum support and cooperation to the policies and programs of Governor Sule to succeed.

He expressed concerned with what happened in Katakpa that resulted in the death of many people including security operatives and urged the people to stay calm as government is at the top of the situation.

“When there is peace, there is development, let’s continue to live in unity and peace,” he plead

Hon Sa’ad also commended Gov. Abdullahi Sule for his prompt action over Katakpa killing by sending delegation to the affected communities to ascertain the level of damage.

He said Gov. Abdullahi Sule promised to provide a military base in Katakpa to address further issues of security challenges

” Let’s all continue to support Engr. A A Sule to succeed so as to enjoy more dividends of democracy” he said

On their parts, Western Zonal Chairman, PDP, Alhaji Iliyasu Ogbehya and Umaisha Women Leader, Hajiya Salamatu Ibrahim appreciated the member and pledged their total support for him to succeed.

In his welcome address at the occasion, the representative of PDP Chairman, Toto Local Government Area, Alhaji Musa Wakili commended the member for the gesture saying that it was the first of its kind in the area that involved people across political parties.

” We are proud of you even before now. You are the reason for us to have mobile phone network services in our area.

“And we know that with this opportunity as member, you can do more, and that is what we are witnessing today,” he said.

He enjoined the people of the area to give all their necessary support to Hon Sa’ad to succeed

Speaking during the occasion, Chairmen of NNPP, SDP and ADP at the ward levels of Umaisha and Ugya commended the member for fostering unity among different political parties in the area which was first of its kind.

They called on their supporters to rally round the lawmaker to succeed so that he can continue with the good job he has started.

It would be reported that the event had the presence of Ward Party leaderships of People Democratic Party (PDP), New Nigeria People Party,(NNPP), Social Democratic Party (SDP), Action Democratic Party (ADP), among others.

The rice were shared according to wards, groups, parties, security agencies, campaign committees among others to reduce the people’s hardship especially in this month of Ramadan.

Highlights at the occasion was the presentation of rice to leaders of different benefiting groups by the lawmaker as well as presentation of Two Million Naira Cheque for disbursement to students registering for JAMB.

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Education

NELFUND assures students of smart system to improve loan access

Published

6 days 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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