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  • NANS President Accuses Ogun Polytechnic of Inflating NELFUND Tuition Figures

    The President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has accused the management of D.S. Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic, Itori, Ogun State, of inflating tuition figures submitted to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) portal.

    The allegation was made in a video posted on social media on Tuesday, where the student leader claimed that the amounts uploaded by the institution were significantly higher than the actual fees paid by students.

    Rector Named in Allegation

    In the video, the NANS President specifically accused the institution’s rector, Dr. Rauf Adegoke, and the school management of misrepresenting students’ tuition figures under the federal student loan scheme.

    He alleged that the discrepancies could amount to fraud and diversion of public funds meant to support students through NELFUND.

    The student leader displayed screenshots purportedly obtained from the NELFUND portal alongside what he described as the institution’s fee payment records.

    Discrepancies Highlighted

    According to the allegations, Higher National Diploma (HND) I students who reportedly pay about ₦236,000 in school fees had figures ranging between ₦350,000 and ₦355,000 uploaded on the NELFUND platform.

    For National Diploma (ND) II students, he claimed the actual tuition stood at about ₦152,000, while the amount reflected on the loan portal was around ₦330,000.

    The NANS President argued that the differences raise serious concerns about transparency in the administration of the student loan programme.

    Calls for Investigation

    The allegations have generated widespread reactions online, with many Nigerians calling for an independent investigation into the matter.

    Some social media users urged anti-corruption agencies, including the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), to examine the claims.

    Others suggested that NELFUND should strengthen its verification processes to prevent potential abuse by institutions.

    No Official Response Yet

    As of the time of filing this report, neither D.S. Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic nor its rector has publicly responded to the allegations.

    NELFUND and the Federal Ministry of Education have also not issued any official statement regarding the claims.

    The controversy adds to growing scrutiny of the student loan scheme as stakeholders continue to monitor its implementation across tertiary institutions.