Fake website using our name to defraud visa sponsorship seekers, NELFund raises the alarm

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund) has warned the public against a fraudulent website using its name and falsely claiming to offer foreign visa sponsorship.

NAN reports that Nasir Ayitogo, head of PR at NELFund, said on Tuesday that the website is using the name and logo of the fund.

Ayitogo said the website, being promoted on Facebook, redirected users to a site called “labari.com.ng”.

He clarified that NELFund has no affiliation with such a 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,” Ayitogo said.

“NELFund does not offer visa sponsorships or related services, and any claims to the contrary are entirely false and misleading.”

Ayitogo added that the fraudulent website was using the NELFund logo without authorisation to deceive the public.

He said the fund strongly advises Nigerians to refrain from engaging with the site or providing any personal info.

Ayitogo said NELFund is steps to address the situation, having reported the matter to the appropriate authorities for further investigation.

“We urge the public to rely solely on the information provided through NELFund’s official channels, including the website, www.nelf.gov.ng and verified social media accounts,” the PR head said.

“Any communication from NELFund will be through these channels, and the public is encouraged to verify any suspicious information directly with us.”