A self-acclaimed student leader has stirred debate online after a viral video in which he praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, particularly its education policies and student-focused interventions.
In the video, he referenced the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund), claiming that students across the country are already benefiting from financial support aimed at easing the burden of tuition and upkeep.
According to him, the policy has made education more accessible, allowing students from different backgrounds to pursue higher education without relying solely on personal or family resources.
He said:
“At this juncture, there is no Nigerian student that will tell you they are not enjoying the policies of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Because of the NELFund, the Nigerian Education Loan.
Each Nigerian student receives about ₦20,000 monthly as pocket money and their fees have been paid. So you don’t need to be a child of an elite before you go to school. With President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, we have had the highest budgetary allocation to education.”
He also linked student engagement efforts to political support, calling for backing for Senator Philip Tanimu Aduda in upcoming elections.
According to him, Aduda had previously supported student welfare initiatives, scholarships, and campus outreach programmes during his time in office, which he contrasted with the performance of other current political figures.
He further commented on Senator Ireti Kingibe, claiming that her engagement with student communities has not matched that of her predecessor, while also praising ongoing infrastructural projects linked to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
The remarks have since sparked mixed reactions online, with many users debating the accuracy of his claims about student loans, monthly stipends, and the broader impact of government education policies.
The video continues to generate discussion around student welfare, political influence on campuses, and the realities of access to education in Nigeria.
