In a move aimed at enhancing access to higher education, President Bola Tinubu has appointed Jim Ovia, a seasoned banker and businessman, as the Chairman of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND).
Ovia, a respected business leader and philanthropist, brings a wealth of experience to the role, having founded one of Nigeria’s leading banks and supported various initiatives to empower young Nigerians.
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With an MBA from the University of Louisiana and alumni status at Harvard Business School, Ovia is well-equipped to lead the National Student Loan Programme, which seeks to provide sustainable higher education and skill development opportunities for all Nigerian students and youths.
The President has expressed confidence in Ovia’s ability to drive the vision of ensuring that no student is denied higher education due to financial constraints and that Nigerian youths have access to the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the global economy.”
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