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NELFUND: Deputy Speaker, Assures S/East Students Will Be Included In FG’s Loan Soon, Says Governors, NASS Members On Top Of Situation

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NELFUND: Deputy Speaker, Assures S/East Students Will Be Included In FG’s Loan Soon, Says Governors, NASS Members On Top Of Situation

*NELFUND: Deputy Speaker, Assures S/East Students Will Be Included In FG’s Loan Soon, Says Governors, NASS Members On Top Of Situation

 

 

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has given assurance that students from the south east geopolitical zone will soon be included in the Federal Government students’ loan.

NELFUND: Deputy Speaker, Assures S/East Students Will Be Included In FG’s Loan Soon, Says Governors, NASS Members On Top Of Situation

It will be recalled that the South East Caucus in the National Assembly has protested the exclusion of the region after the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUN) released the list of the institutions that will benefit from the loan nationwide.

 

In a statement on Monday, Deputy Speaker said that his office has engaged the authorities in charge of the students loans, expressing optimism that in the coming days, the matter would be resolved.

 

The deputy speaker has already engaged the directors in NELFUN with regards to the issue.

 

During the engagement, issues of poor registration of students from the south east against the total number of students in the schools in the region were identified as the reason for non shortlisting of names.

 

Similarly, there were mistakes with the completion of the relevant forms such as non inclusion of Joint Administration and Matriculation Board (JAMB) results.

 

Kalu however said that steps have been taken by the affected institutions within the south east to remedy situation.

 

He added that the governors of the region are also on top of the situation to increase the number of participating students just as the members of the national assembly have been equally been encouraged to reach out to their constituents for immediate compliance.

 

The Deputy Speaker also said that his office has devised some means to increase awareness.

 

According to relevant statistics, Abia State has 3 Institutions: Abia State Polytechnic, Aba; Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike and Abia State University, Uturu.

 

Abia State Polytechnic, Aba has 2,543 students but with no JAMB numbers and therefore, could not get application forms.

 

In Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, there are a total of 21,342 students but only 406 have applied for the loan.

 

In Abia State University, Uturu, a total of 17,928 are eligible for the loan application but none has applied so far.

 

In Enugu State, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, a total of 40, 769 are eligible to apply but 781 students have so far applied.

 

Also, in University of Medical And Applied Sciences in Enugu, 610 students are eligible but only 34 applied.

 

Similarly, in the Federal Polytechnic located in Ohodo, Enugu State, only one person applied while 9 were uploaded and eligible for the loan.

 

Also in the Federal College of Education, Eha-Amufu, Enugu State, 2, 491 are uploaded and eligible to apply for the laon but only 11 students applied.

 

In Ebonyi State, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo has a total of 19, 221 that are eligible but only 930 students applied.

 

Similarly, Ebonyi State University has 15, 622 but only 331students applied.

 

In David Umahi Federal University

of Health Sciences, Uburu, 831are equally eligible but only 28 students applied.

 

In Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic

Unwana, Afikpo, Ebonyi State, 4, 774 are eligible but only 188 applied.

 

In Federal College of Education, Isu

Ebonyi State, 128 were uploaded as eligible but none applied for the loan.

 

In Imo State, Federal University of Technology, Owerri has 27, 371 eligible students but only 1,114 applied.

 

Imo State University of

Agriculture and Environmental

Sciences, Umuagwo has 736 but only

14 students applied.

 

Alvan Ikoku Federal University of

Education, Owerri has 1,109 but only 11 students applied.

 

In Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe

University, a total of 509 students are eligible but only 2 applied so far.

 

The Federal Polytechnic, Nekede has 2, 848 but only 16 students applied.

 

Also, in Imo State Polytechnic, Omuma

1,760 are eligible but none applied for the loan.

 

Benjamin Uwajumogu State

College of Education, Ihitte

Uboma has 97 students uploaded but none applied.

 

In Anambra State, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka has a total number of 39, 334 who were uploaded and eligible for application but only 253 applied.

 

In Federal Polytechnic, Oko, 1,577 students were also uploaded and eligible but none applied for the loan.

 

For Federal College of Education

(Technical) Umunze, 2, 778 students are eligible but only 44 applied.

 

In College of Education, Nsugbe, 135 students were uploaded and eligible for the loan application but none applied.

 

Kalu however urged the institutions to encourage their students to apply for the loan.

 

The Deputy Speaker also asked every stakeholder to set up a registration point in their locations to increase the number of students to benefit from the federal government loan scheme.

 

Kalu said: “The various governors are equally on top of this to increase the number of participating students. The members of House of Representatives from the south east as well and senate have been asked to reach out to their respective constituents for immediate compliance.

 

“To increase the awareness, the Deputy Speaker has produced jingles in English and Igbo languages in addition to pigeon English to be played in various radio stations of the region.

 

“These it is believed will increase the number of participants”.

 

He therefore called for patience among the students and the people of the south east, assuring that the needful would be done.

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De Pride Land Circle of Life Foundation Empowers Agege Market Women with Cash Gifts

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In a commendable display of community support, De Pride Land Circle of Life Foundation has provided cash gifts to market women in the Agege area of Lagos on January 7th, 2025. The initiative benefited over 20 market traders, empowering them to sustain and grow their small-scale businesses.

 

 

Engr. Ekundayo Oduntan, The founder of the foundation, emphasized the organization’s commitment to uplifting the community.

“This is our first outreach this year, and we plan to do much more in the coming months,” he said. The foundation aims to make a significant impact on the lives of small business owners, many of whom face challenges in accessing financial resources.

One of the beneficiaries, Mrs. Amosun Sarah, a plantain seller, expressed her gratitude for the foundation’s generous support. “I am incredibly thankful for this assistance. It will greatly help my business and allow me to provide for my family,” she stated.

De Pride Land Circle of Life Foundation is dedicated to fostering economic growth and improving livelihoods within local communities. By directly supporting market vendors, the foundation aims to enhance the economic landscape in Agege and beyond.

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Former UK Prison Officer Jailed for 15 Months After Intimate Tape with Inmate Goes Viral

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Former UK Prison Officer Jailed for 15 Months After Intimate Tape with Inmate Goes Viral

 

Linda De Sousa Abreu, a former prison officer at HMP Wandsworth in the United Kingdom, has been sentenced to 15 months in prison after a video of her being intimate with an inmate surfaced.

The 30-year-old officer was reportedly caught on camera by senior staff engaging in inappropriate behavior with the inmate. Further investigation revealed evidence of the misconduct captured on Abreu’s prison-issued body-worn camera.

Abreu was arrested at Heathrow Airport while attempting to board a flight to Madrid with her father. She subsequently pleaded guilty to charges of misconduct in public office and engaging in a sexual act with an inmate.

A spokesperson for the Prison Service commented on the incident, stating:
“While the overwhelming majority of Prison Service staff are hardworking and honest, we’re catching more of the small minority who break the rules by bolstering our Counter Corruption Unit and strengthening our vetting processes,” as reported by the BBC.

The incident has reignited discussions about professional conduct and corruption within the UK prison system. Authorities have emphasized their commitment to ensuring accountability and maintaining the integrity of prison staff.

Linda De Sousa Abreu’s sentencing sends a clear message about the consequences of breaching public trust while serving in a position of authority.

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Grace Nation first Sunday Service : There is always a Pattern that Is Associated with the FirstBorn – Dr Chris Okafor

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Grace Nation first Sunday Service : There is always a Pattern that Is Associated with the FirstBorn - Dr Chris Okafor

Grace Nation first Sunday Service : There is always a Pattern that Is Associated with the FirstBorn – Dr Chris Okafor

 

Most First born faces the Most attack in the family, this attack was also established in the Scriptures in the life of the first born in the world, Adams, he faces severe attacks, also his first born also faces attack. Not until you understand and establish the Principles that can change such patterns, this Pattern will continue.

This and more are the case study Look into by the Senior Pastor Grace Nation world-wide Popularly known as The Generational Prophet of God Dr Chris Okafor at the first Sunday Service of the year and Fathers blessing held at the international Headquarters of Grace Nation international aka Liberation City in Ojodu Berger Lagos Nigeria.

Speaking on the Topic “The Misery of the First Born” The Clergyman said Most unresolved Issues in the family results into a situation and if not properly handled becomes Generational Patterns particularly on the first born.

The Generational Prophet of God also resolved that when a father cursed you, the right hand of God covering you will be removed.and when the right hand is removed over your head different situation comes in, therefore it will take the mercy of God to be broken out of such Patterns

Dr Chris Okafor also remarked that there are things you need to know through the scriptures particularly on the misery of the first born, You must be a committed Child of God as the first born in your family to escape this misery, when you do what no other person has done in your family, you must be ready to face attack, therefore it takes the Person with the full understanding of the scriptures and apply the Principles of Way-out as a first born to escape this misery, when you are under the covering of a father, You are exempted says the Generational Prophet of God Dr Chris Okafor.

The first Sunday Service of 2025 in Grace Nation was colourful and glamour as Faithful Dressed colourful with Great expectations from God for a fulfilling year 2025.

Prophetic declarations were declared by God servants Dr Chris Okafor over all faithful Presents in the service either by Physical or through the Liberation TV and all those that worship via all the social handles of Grace Nation international, The Man of God declared to all Grace Nation Citizen world-wide that there year 2025 will be better than the previous years, he declared that Grace Nation world-wide will Record more Billionaires, Successful entrepreneur and No more barren in the Land, Twins and triplets will.be dedicated all across Grace Nation branches worldwide this year the Clergyman declared.

The Realms of the Prophetic witness supernatural deliverance, Healings, various kind of Miracles, Solutions and Restoration at all side.

Grace Nation first Sunday Service : There is always a Pattern that Is Associated with the FirstBorn - Dr Chris Okafor

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