The Vice Chancellor of Kogi State University (KSU), Kabba, Prof. Kehinde Eniola, has announced that 101 students of the university have benefited from the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), an initiative under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. He made the announcement during a press conference held at the university’s campus, marking the end of its first academic session for the 2023/2024 calendar year.
Prof. Eniola revealed that the tuition fees of the 101 students had been fully covered by NELFUND, with payments made directly into the university’s account. He also provided an update on the university’s recent developments, including the admission of 1,200 students for the 2023/2024 academic year, following a rigorous selection process in December 2023. Academic activities officially commenced on January 16, 2024.
The VC expressed gratitude to the former governor of Kogi State for establishing the university and to the current governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, for his continued support and funding, which has driven the institution’s rapid growth. He also acknowledged the contributions of the Okun Development Association (ODA) in North America, which donated 400 classroom chairs to the university. Special recognition was given to Pa Samuel for his generous donation of 100 palm seedlings, vintage furniture, and assorted stationery.
To address student and staff welfare, Prof. Eniola highlighted ongoing efforts to improve accommodation and transportation. The university has procured four tricycles to enhance mobility within the campus. On security, he mentioned the near completion of a perimeter fence around the university grounds and thanked Governor Ododo for providing five motorcycles for campus security patrols.
The press conference also included reports on cultural and academic activities. The Department of Theatre Arts staged two presentations as part of the African Communication Day celebration, organized by the Department of Mass Communication.
Accompanying the Vice Chancellor at the press conference were senior members of the university’s management, including the University Librarian Dr. Mbashir Abdulateef Olanrewaju, Director of Academic Planning Prof. O.O. Ifatimehin, Dean of Students Affairs Dr. Joseph Enimola, Dean of Science and Computing Dr. Lamidi Yusuf, Dean of Arts and Humanities Dr. Joshua Ajenifaari, and Auditor Mr. Abedoh Samuel Amoto.
