The 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.
Mr Nasir Ayitogo, Head of Public Relations, disclosed this in a statement to newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja.
Ayitogo said the website, being promoted on Facebook, redirected users to a site called labari.com.ng.
He stated that NELFUND has no affiliation with the website or any similar scheme.
“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.”
Noting that the fraudulent website is using NELFUND’s name and logo without authorisation to deceive the public, he advised members of the public to exercise caution and refrain from engaging with the site or providing any personal information.
Ayitogo said NELFUND is taking immediate steps to address the situation, having reported the matter to the appropriate authorities for further investigation.
“We urge the public to rely solely on information provided through NELFUND’s official channels, including the website, www.nelf.gov.ng, and verified social media accounts.
“Any communication from NELFUND will be through these channels, and the public are encouraged to verify any suspicious information directly with us.”
