NELFUND Alerts Public to Fake Visa Sponsorship Website
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has issued a warning to the public regarding a fraudulent website falsely claiming to offer foreign visa sponsorships under the guise of NELFUND.
Mr. Nasir Ayitogo, NELFUND’s Head of Public Relations, disclosed this in a statement released on Tuesday in Abuja. He revealed that the website, which is being promoted on Facebook, redirects users to a site called labari.com.ng, falsely presenting itself as associated with NELFUND.
“NELFUND has no affiliation with such a website or any similar scheme,” Ayitogo clarified. “Our mission is solely to provide educational loans to eligible Nigerian students for their academic pursuits within Nigeria. NELFUND does not offer visa sponsorships or related services, and any claims to the contrary are entirely false and misleading.”
He further explained that the fraudulent website has been unauthorizedly using NELFUND’s name and logo to deceive the public. The organization strongly advised individuals to exercise caution and avoid engaging with the site or sharing any personal information.
NELFUND is taking immediate action to address the situation and has reported the matter to the relevant authorities for further investigation.
“We urge the public to rely solely on information provided through NELFUND’s official channels, including our website, www.nelf.gov.ng, and verified social media accounts,” Ayitogo emphasized. “Any communication from NELFUND will be through these channels, and we encourage the public to verify any suspicious information directly with us.”
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