Otamere Gladness 
Managing Director/CEO, Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced a temporary shift to remote operations as its office undergoes a fumigation and sanitation exercise, assuring stakeholders that services will continue without disruption.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Fund says the fumigation exercise will run through the end of the year as part of efforts to maintain a safe, healthy and regulatory-compliant working environment for staff and visitors.
NELFUND confirms that during the period, only minimal staff will be physically present to carry out essential on-site duties, while the majority of operations will be handled remotely under a skeletal work arrangement.
Managing Director and Chief Executive, Mr Akintunde Sawyerr, says the decision prioritises staff welfare, particularly for pregnant women and women of child-bearing age who may be more vulnerable during fumigation processes. “Staff safety remains paramount,” Sawyerr states. “While the fumigation exercise is necessary, NELFUND has taken deliberate steps to ensure that no employee is unnecessarily exposed to any potential health risk.”
According to the Fund, its strong digital infrastructure and established remote work systems will ensure uninterrupted delivery of core services, including loan processing, stakeholder engagement, internal coordination and general service delivery.
NELFUND notes that the temporary shift reflects institutional foresight and responsible governance, demonstrating how technology can be effectively leveraged to sustain public service delivery even when physical office operations are limited.
The Fund appreciates the understanding and cooperation of stakeholders and reiterates its commitment to transparent, efficient and student-centred education financing across the country.
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