By Joseph Erunke, Abuja

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, has commiserated with the Borno State Government and the management of the Borno State University over recent road accident that claimed the lives of two students.

Recall that the accident involving a Borno State University bus and a trailer, also injured many.

In a condolence message on Thursday, the Managing Director and Chief Executive of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, while describing the development as a sad one, said NELFUND would “offer our assistance in any way possible to help the community heal and recover from this tragic event.“

“We at The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) are deeply saddened by the tragic accident on December 12, 2024, involving a Borno State University bus and a trailer, which resulted in the loss of two students’ lives and injuries to several others.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the deceased, the injured students, and the entire university community during this difficult time.

“We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Borno State Government and the university’s administration.

“As an organization committed to supporting education and development in Nigeria, we stand in solidarity with Borno State University and offer our assistance in any way possible to help the community heal and recover from this tragic event”, the terse statement read.