Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has warned the public against a fraudulent website falsely claiming to offer foreign visa sponsorship, using its name and logo.
Gatekeepers News reports that NELFUND’s Head of Public Relations, Nasir Ayitogo issued the warning disclosed through a statement released on Tuesday in Abuja.
Ayitogo noted that the website is promoted on Facebook and redirected users to a site called labari.com.ng.
He reiterated that NELFUND had no affiliation with such a website or any similar scheme.
Ayitogo said, “NELFUND’s mission is solely to provide educational loans to eligible Nigerian students to further 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 added that the fraudulent website is using NELFUND’s name and logo without authorisation to deceive the public.
According to the statement; the fund strongly advised everyone to exercise caution and refrain from engaging with the site or providing any personal information.
Ayitogo revealed that NELFUND is taking immediate steps to address the situation, as it has reported the matter to the appropriate authorities for further investigation.
He further urged the public to rely only on information provided through NELFUND’s official channels, including website, www.nelf.gov.ng, and verified social media accounts.
