The government has announced it is considering an extension of the Student Loans Scheme to cover students enrolled in private tertiary institutions.

This announcement came during the swearing-in ceremony of the newly appointed board members of the Student Loan Trust Fund, which coincided with the official launch of a digital loan application platform designed to streamline access for students.

According to Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, the proposal seeks to offer financial support to students in private universities many of whom face similar economic hardships as their counterparts in public institutions but remain ineligible under the current scheme. "The government is considering expanding the student loans scheme to students even private universities.

So, this year, your mandate is to look at what is obvious and natural within your mandate.