The Management of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has dissociated itself from a fraudulent website claiming to offer foreign visa sponsorship, using its name and logo.

The website, according to a statement issued by the Director of Corporate Communications of NELFUND, which is being promoted on Facebook, redirects users to a site: labari.com.ng

NELFUND categorically state that it has no affiliation with the website or any similar scheme adding that, it's mission is to solely provide educational loans to eligible Nigerian students to further their academic pursuits within Nigeria. 

The Education fund organization said it does not offer visa sponsorships or related services, and any claims to the contrary saying such claims on behalf of NELFUND are entirely false and misleading.

It added that the fraudulent website is using NELFUND’s name and logo without authorization to deceive the public, and the fund strongly advise everyone to exercise caution and refrain from engaging with this site or providing any personal information. 

NELFUND maintained that it is taking immediate steps to address this situation and has reported the matter to the appropriate authorities for further investigation.

It urged the public to rely solely on information provided through NELFUND’s official channels, including website, www.nelf.gov.ng, and verified social media accounts stressing that any communication from NELFUND will be through these channels, and the public are encouraged to verify any suspicious information directly with us.

NELFUND reaffirmed its committed to supporting the educational aspirations of Nigerian students with highest standards of integrity in all its operations.