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Former Reps Member Repays Student Loan Of N3,189,217.00 To NELFUND
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has revealed that Hon. Lanre Laoshe, a former beneficiary of the Federal Government Student Loan Scheme, has graciously repaid his N1,200 student loan, received between 1976 and 1979, with the sum of N3,189,217.00.
Hon. Laoshe, a distinguished former member of the House of Representatives and a former Deputy Whip, who reportedly benefited from the defunct Federal Government Student Loan Scheme, was said to have expressed his deep appreciation for the financial support he received from the Federal Government during his educational pursuit.
These were contained in a statement signed by Nasir Ayitogo for the Director, Corporate Communications of NELFUND dated August 27, 2024.
“He stated that in order to determine the current equivalent of the N1,200 loan, he obtained a table of average annual exchange rates from 1972 to 1985 from sources at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
“The table indicated that in 1979, the exchange rate was $1.00 = N0.596, meaning that the sum of N1,200.00 was equivalent to $2,013.42 at the time.
“Using the current exchange rate of $1.00 = N1,583.98, Hon. Laoshe calculated that the equivalent amount today would be N3,189,217.00.
As a result, he issued a Polaris Bank Plc bank draft (No. 14670909) for this amount to NELFUND, marking his repayment as a token of gratitude to the Federal Government for the role it played in his educational journey,” the statement read.
It was added that this act of goodwill and integrity by Hon. Laoshe serves as an inspiring example of the impact that government support can have on individuals and highlights the importance of honoring one’s commitments.
“NELFUND is deeply appreciative of Hon. Laoshe’s gesture and remains committed to supporting the educational aspirations of Nigerian students through its various programs,” Ayitogo said.
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