The Management of Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado-Ekiti has refuted reports alleging that the institution has failed to refund tuition fees paid by beneficiaries of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) who had earlier paid their fees before the loan disbursement.
The University wishes to state unequivocally that EKSU has been diligently refunding eligible students whose tuition fees were subsequently paid by NELFUND.
The refund process is ongoing, and it is being carried out in batches in line with established administrative procedures.
The Management explained that the few outstanding cases involve students with discrepancies or issues relating to their NELFUND dashboard and payment records/ account details.
Such affected students have been advised to visit the NELFUND Desk Office or the University’s Bursary Department for the necessary verification /confirmation of bank details and resolution to facilitate the processing of their refunds.
Ekiti State University remains committed to transparency, accountability, and due process in the administration of the NELFUND scheme.
The University appreciates the Federal Government for the laudable initiative aimed at expanding access to higher education through financial support for students.
The University, therefore, refutes claims suggesting that it has withheld refunds due to eligible students, stressing that it will never engage in any act capable of undermining or frustrating the successful implementation of the NELFUND programme.
