The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has disbursed over N1.08 billion to students studying nursing and midwifery. This funding supports 5,381 students across 21 institutions. The amount disbursed has increased significantly over three academic sessions. Initially, N59.4 million was provided, followed by N205.8 million, and then N811.9 million in the most recent session. The latter amount exceeds the combined total of the previous two sessions.
Further details on the student financing scheme are available from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund. The scheme covers both federal and state nursing and midwifery institutions. Beneficiaries include students from various colleges, such as the Oyo State College of Nursing.
The increase in funding indicates a growing commitment to supporting students in these fields.
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