Education

Excitement As Set Of 1998 Old Students Visit GSS Kubwa

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4 years ago

June 22, 2021

Joel Ajayi

It was fun, excitment and joy when 14 old student association of Goverment Secondary School Kubwa under the auspices of #klub98 initiatives visited their institution after 23 years of graduating.

Old student dressed in the school uniform, attended school assembly and also received lecture from the principal.

The way they looked smart on their uniform after 23 years indeed, excited the current student and teachers and they were all happy to receive them.

Also, the principal took the old student on a tour of projects in the school and some of the innovation the current leadership has brought to fore to ensure quality education, which GSSK has been known for.

Among innovation are ties board, discipline as well as conducive environment put in place by the school management.

After which principal once again thought them as a student in the classroom the “importance of Agriculture”a memory that excite old student the more

While Speaking the Principal of GSSK Musa Nuhu Zuru used the occasion to charged all Nigerian student not toil away with the vocation training and their education saying that the future is competitive.

According to him, I filled fulfilled seen the student set of 1998 coming back, I filled excited because the essences of their presence here is to build the future of the student.

“Actually, the principal can’t do it alone their coming here today will help the student to have the consent of what they will become in years to come

“My advice for the student is for them to read very hard because the future is competitive and the only possible way to be great with the hard work and aspire to be great.” He said.

While addressing the SSS 3 student one of the old Student, Mr Jerry Adesewo said essence of their visit was to encourage the students and gave them hint about life after leaving school.

Mr Adesewo who could not hide his joy for visiting the school 23 years after graduation said the essence of visit is to reconnect with the source and encourage the student on the need to take their eucation serious.

According to him, we are here to reconnect with our the source.

“Even after 23 years, what I learnt in this school stayed with me s can be as good as it was then.”

He encouraged government at all level to ensure a good conducive environment is provided to student to enable succed in life.

“The governments needs to continue to encourage the younger generation.
“Government should provide more schools or additional facilities, it could be capital intensive but not impossible if we are purposeful and people-oriented

We left here 23years ago, but then we look at the deterioration of quality of education, access to quality education, you will feel like there is a lot we can bring to bear as former students and that was the spirit behind coming here.

Speaking on what the 1998 set of old student have in stock the student Mr Adesewo expressedW: “We have established scholarship awards which will kick start from next session, we have lost some of our mates so, we have instituted prices in their names and then, a global scholarship awards for 10 indigent student who are not able to fund their education.

“We choose today as the international day of African child which came about as a result of children seeking quality education which is still elusive and inaccessible as it is only the high and mighty that has access to quality education.

“Government cannot do it alone and we want to use this day to create awareness as stakeholders in education and see how we can make a difference in the life of African children and intervene physically.”

Speaking on expected contribution from all old students he said “any anywhere in the world, the old student association is an integral part of the Alma Mater. I think that, old students everywhere in the world should come together to make a difference, you don’t have to be a Dangote to do these things, you just need to have good intentions.

“We can impart in the lives of indigent students with little things we can do. Old student’s association is not about partying but about imparting the lives of other students and the Alma Mater. ” he said.

Meanwhile, the 1998 old student has concluded the for get together party in hAugust 2021, a reunion party and awards night, when the scholarships will be announced and some of the developmental projects will be unveiled. And this would culminate in a Silver Jubilee celebration in 2023 as we clock 25.

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Education

NELFUND assures students of smart system to improve loan access

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4 weeks 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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