NELFUND congratulates Sununu on traditional title

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has congratulated Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Tanko Yusuf Sununu, on receiving the esteemed traditional title of Danmadin Yauri.

Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Fund, Akintunde Sawyerr, stated this in a congratulatory message on Sunday.

Recall that Dr Sununu, the immediate past Minister of State for Education was conferred with the title by the Emir of Yauri in Kebbi State, Dr. Muhammed Zayyanu Abdullahi.

In congratulating the Minister, Sawyerr said his tenure as Minister of State for Education recorded remarkable strides in the education sector.

According to the NELFUND MD, Sununu’s legacy continues to inspire and motivate educators, policymakers and students alike.

His words: “Dr. Sununu’s dedication to expanding access to quality education and fostering innovative policies laid a foundation that continues to impact countless lives. As someone deeply committed to empowering students through financial support, I recognize and celebrate Dr. Sununu’s transformative contributions to education in Nigeria.

“Now serving as the Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs, Dr. Sununu has carried his passion for service into addressing the needs of the most vulnerable in our society. This new recognition as Dan Madamin Yauri is a fitting acknowledgment of his selfless dedication and tireless efforts to uplift our nation.

“I join his family, colleagues, and the entire Yauri Emirate in celebrating this honor. May this recognition inspire him to continue his invaluable service to our country,” the statement read.