KATSINA, KATSINA STATE– The Katsina State Institute of Technology and Management (KSITM) has officially verified the receipt of over 18.27 million from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND).
The disbursement, planned for the 2024/2025 scholastic session, is set to supply important financial relief to 309 students of the state-owned organization.
In an official verification statement addressed to the Managing Director and CEO of NELFUND, the KSITM Desk Officer, Kauthar Kabir, validated that the funds were effectively credited to the institution on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
Empowering Technical and Vocational Education
The overall amount of 18,269,100.00 marks a significant intervention for KSITM, an institution dedicated to bridging the abilities gap in innovation and management.
According to the institute’s leadership, the NELFUND support is more than simply a financial transaction; it is an essential boost to the quality of technical and vocational education (TVE) in Katsina State.
The disbursement guarantees that the 309 recipients can focus on their practical and academic requirements without the immediate burden of tuition fees, consequently reducing the rate of student attrition due to financial restrictions.
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Breakdown of the Disbursement:
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Recipients: 309 Students.
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Total Quantity: 18,269,100.00.
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Efficient Date: February 17, 2026.
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Academic Session: 2024/2025.
Gratitude and Collaboration
The KSITM management revealed deep appreciation to the Federal Government and the NELFUND leadership for the seamless execution of the loan process.
The statement stressed that such partnerships are necessary for equalizing access to higher education, especially in specialised fields like innovation and management.
“Thank you for your continued collaboration and support,” the statement read, as the institution reaffirmed its dedication to teaming up with the fund to make sure more students benefit in subsequent academic cycles.
The successful disbursement to KSITM follows a series of comparable fund launches to different federal and state-owned tertiary organizations throughout the nation.
As more organizations like KSITM verify receipt of these funds, the NELFUND effort continues to strengthen its role as a cornerstone of the existing administration’s agenda for the education sector.
For the students of KSITM, this intervention represents a clear pathway towards finishing their certifications and contributing to the digital economy of Katsina State and Nigeria at big.