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Jim Ovia, NELFUND Chairman |
This appointment is a significant step towards ensuring that Nigerian students have access to quality education and the opportunity to reach their full potential.
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Jim Ovia, a seasoned banker and businessman, as the Chairman of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) Board. This move aims to ensure that no Nigerian student is denied higher education due to financial constraints.
According to a statement by the President's Media Adviser, Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu believes Ovia's wealth of experience and professional stature will significantly advance the vision of making higher education accessible to all Nigerian students, regardless of their background. The Board, under Ovia's leadership, will work to provide Nigerian youths with access to higher education and skills development opportunities, enabling them to become productive members of society and contributors to the global economy.
The National Student Loan Programme is a crucial initiative that seeks to ensure sustainable higher education and skill development for all Nigerian students. NELFUND, the implementing institution, requires exceptional leadership and management to drive excellence. As the founder of a leading Nigerian bank and a respected business leader, Ovia has a proven track record of empowering young Nigerians through various initiatives. He holds an MBA from the University of Louisiana and is an alumnus of Harvard Business School.
This appointment is a significant step towards ensuring that Nigerian students have access to quality education and the opportunity to reach their full potential.
