NELFUND: Nigerian Lawmaker Speaks on Tinubu's Education Policy, Makes Bold Prediction
- Lagos lawmaker Temitope Adedeji Adewale said Nigeria could achieve 100% literacy by 2031 if the Tinubu administration’s education reforms continue
- Adewale praised the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) for making higher education more accessible to many Nigerians
- The lawmaker spoke on his constituency initiative, noting that he has distributed more than 8,000 free GCE and JAMB forms, with 120 students on scholarships
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Lagos, Nigeria - A member of the Lagos state House of Assembly, Temitope Adedeji Adewale, has predicted that Nigeria could reach full literacy within the next six years if ongoing education reforms by the Bola Tinubu government stay on track.
Adewale, who represents Ifako-Ijaiye Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly, spoke on Saturday, August 9, after observing a screening session for students receiving free General Certificate of Education (GCE) forms through his constituency programme.
Source: UGC
FG programmes boosting enrolment - Adewale
The lawmaker praised the federal government’s push to keep young people engaged in productive activities, particularly through initiatives in the education sector. He highlighted the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), introduced by President Tinubu, as a key driver in making higher education more accessible.
His words:
“President Tinubu has shown real commitment to raising literacy levels. If this pace continues, by the end of his second term in 2031, we could be looking at a Nigeria where every citizen can read and write, and where the challenge of out-of-school children is behind us.”
The House of Assembly member said figures from NELFUND show that as of April 2025, more than half a million students had applied for education loans. He described this as “a promising sign” and evidence that more Nigerians are eager to pursue higher education.
Education: Adewale hails Lagos state's efforts
Adewale also commended the Lagos state government’s efforts to complement federal initiatives. As an example, he noted that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu recently attended the graduation of 5,300 residents from state-run skill acquisition programmes.
“That’s 5,300 people who now have employable skills and are better equipped for the labour market,” he said.
“This year, we’re giving out 400 GCE forms and also providing Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) forms. Education remains the most powerful tool for transforming lives.”
Adewale speaks on constituency-level impact
Adewale said his Adewale Temitope Educational Initiatives (ATA-EI) has distributed more than 8,000 free GCE and JAMB forms to students in recent years, while 120 others are currently on scholarships in tertiary institutions across the country.
He said:
“Our ambition is to make Ifako-Ijaiye the most educated local government in Nigeria by 2031. If the current administration continues with this level of focus, I believe Nigerians will look back and be grateful for the progress we achieved.”
Source: UGC
FG launches N10m loan fund for tertiary institution staff
In another report, the federal government has officially launched the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF), a loan initiative aimed at strengthening the welfare and professional development of both academic and non-academic staff in the nation’s tertiary institutions.
In a press statement released by Folasade Boriowo, Director of Press at the Federal Ministry of Education, the fund was introduced during a high-level stakeholder engagement session held in Abuja on Sunday.
According to the ministry, staff of universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education across Nigeria would now be eligible to access loans of up to ₦10 million, capped at 33.3 per cent of their gross annual salary.
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