President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Jim Ovia, CFR, ex- banker, and businessman, as the Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND).

Mr. Ovia is an alumnus of Harvard Business School and holds a master’s in business administration from the University of Louisiana, United States of America.

The National Student Loan Programme is a pivotal intervention that guarantees sustainable higher education and functional skill development for all Nigerian students and youths.

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund, the implementing institution of this innovation, demands excellence and Nigerians of the finest professional quality to guide and manage.

According to a release from the Presidency, Mr. Ovia will bring his immense wealth of experience and professional stature to the role to advance the all-important vision of ensuring that no Nigerian student suffers an unfortunate end to their pursuit of higher education because of a lack of funds.