The Managing Director/CEO of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Akintunde Sawyerr, has expressed sadness over the tragic accident on December 12, 2024 involving a Borno State University bus and a trailer, which resulted in the loss of two students’ lives and injuries to several others.
In a statement he personally signed and made available to Blueprint in Abuja, Thursday, Sawyerr commiserated with the Borno state government, families of the deceased and the entire university community.
The NELFUND boss pledged the assistance of the management in helping the university community and families of the deceased to heal and recover from the tragic event.
“We at The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) are deeply saddened by the tragic accident on December 12, 2024, involving a Borno State University bus and a trailer, which resulted in the loss of two students’ lives and injuries to several others.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the deceased, the injured students, and the entire university community during this difficult time. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Borno State Government and the university’s administration.
“As an organisation committed to supporting education and development in Nigeria, we stand in solidarity with Borno State University and offer our assistance in any way possible to help the community heal and recover from this tragic event,” the statement read.