NELFUND to operate remotely during fumigation, assures uninterrupted services
By Uji A. Iliyasu, Abuja
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced that it will temporarily operate a skeletal remote work arrangement as its office undergoes fumigation and sanitation, assuring stakeholders of uninterrupted service delivery.
In a statement on Monday, the Fund said the exercise will run from Tuesday, December 23, 2025, through the end of the year, as part of its commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy working environment for staff and visitors.
According to NELFUND, only minimal staff required for essential on-site functions will be present during the period, with the measure prioritising staff welfare, particularly pregnant women and women of child-bearing age, who may be more vulnerable to exposure during fumigation.
“Staff safety remains paramount,” said the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr Akintunde Sawyerr. “While the fumigation exercise is necessary, NELFUND has taken deliberate steps to ensure that no employee is unnecessarily exposed to any potential health risk.”
The Fund noted that its robust digital infrastructure and established remote work framework would ensure that core operations, including loan processing, stakeholder engagement, internal coordination and service delivery, continue seamlessly without disruption.
NELFUND added that the temporary adjustment reflects responsible governance and institutional foresight, demonstrating how technology can be leveraged to sustain uninterrupted public service delivery.
The Fund thanked stakeholders for their understanding and cooperation, reiterating its commitment to transparent, efficient and student-focused education financing services nationwide.
For further inquiries, members of the public were advised to contact NELFUND through its official communication channels.
The statement was signed by the Director, Strategic Communications, Mrs Oseyemi Oluwatuyi.