A stern warning had been issued by the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) against fraudulent websites claiming to offer foreign visa sponsorship, using its name and logo.
Head of Public Relations, Nasir Ayitogo issued the warning in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja.
Concerns have surfaced that the alleged website is being promoted on Facebook and redirecting users to a site called labari.com.ng.
He reiterates that NELFUND has no affiliation with such a website or any similar scheme.
NELFUND’s is set up by the government to provide education loans to eligible students to further their academic pursuits within Nigeria.
Ayetoro in the statement also said ,
NELFUND does not offer visa sponsorships or related services, and any claims to the contrary are entirely false and misleading.”
the fund strongly advised everyone to exercise caution and refrain from engaging with the site or providing any personal information.”
Ayitogo has taken steps to curb the criminal act by reporting the matter to the relevant authorities.
Candidates are here by asked to use the NELFUND official website: www.nelf.gov.ng, and it’s verified social media accounts.
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