We had an impactful engagement with the Managing Director and executive team of Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), following their strategic meeting with His Excellency, Dr. Peter Mbah. Our discussions focused on leveraging education financing to drive Enugu’s digital transformation and workforce readiness.
- Establishing NELFUND’s Southeastern Regional Office in Enugu – positioning the state as a hub for education financing and seamless student access to funding.
- Enhancing Tertiary Institution Engagement – launching a high-powered task force to drive awareness, digital accessibility, and seamless integration of student loan applications across federal and state-owned tertiary institutions in Enugu.
- Expanding NELFUND’s Support for Tech & Vocational Training – securing funding for digital economy-focused skills programs such as:
- Solar Installation & Maintenance – advancing sustainable energy tech skills
- Enugu Fashion & Garment Hub – integrating tech-driven garment production and digital fashion design.
- Enugu Leather Production Facility – supporting tech-enabled leather design and manufacturing.
This collaboration aligns with Dr. Peter Mbah’s vision of a digitally driven Enugu, ensuring that students, startups, and young professionals not only access quality education but also gain globally competitive digital skills to thrive in the new economy.
By integrating digital tools into education financing and vocational training, we are bridging the gap between learning, entrepreneurship, and the future of work.
We are excited about the opportunities this partnership will unlock for our students, startups, and digital entrepreneurs, reinforcing Enugu’s role as a leader in the digital economy.
