Zamfara Students Mobilize Support for Tinubu's Education Initiatives

The JAGABA/DAUDA Students’ Mandate 2027, a student group in Zamfara State, launched its Campus Ambassadors initiative to mobilize students across tertiary institutions, highlighting the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) as a significant federal intervention in education under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration. Comrade Bilyaminu Badarawa, the convener, stated that the initiative aims to inform students about educational programs and interventions impacting their future.

As of August 2026, NELFUND had processed over 1.6 million loan applications and disbursed more than N322 billion. Badarawa also mentioned support for local institutions, including the Federal University Gusau and Federal University of Health Sciences, Tsafe, and referenced various federal education initiatives.

He noted the state government's commitment to education, including Governor Dauda Lawal's declaration of a state of emergency in education in November 2023, which led to extensive school renovations, teacher recruitment, and financial support for examination bodies.