The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga has affirmed that plans for the students loan are ongoing as it is an important task for the president.
He spoke while briefing the State House correspondents after Wednesday’s Federal Executive Council meeting at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja.
He was reacting to the postponement of the planned launch of the Fund initially scheduled for Thursday, March 14.
“There will be a new date to launch the student loan scheme. It’s not forgotten. There are some things that need to be rearranged so that it can be launched properly. That’s what’s happening.
“So the President is committed to it. You know it’s one of his flagship programmes and he wants to get it done as quickly as possible.” Onanuga said.
Special Adviser on Media and Publicity Ajuri Ngelale, had announced that President Tinubu will launch the Student Loan Scheme on Thursday, March 14, 2024.
However, the launch date has been postponed till later date undisclosed.