African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Dino Melaye, has criticised the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) scheme, questioning the adequacy of the ₦20,000 reportedly provided to students under the programme.
Melaye argued that the amount was insufficient to meet students’ school fees and other educational expenses.
He also challenged the Federal Government to publicly disclose the names of Nigerian students who have benefited from the programme, saying such information would provide evidence of the scheme’s impact.
NELFUND is a haven of corruption. They are only giving students N20,000 each. Which government school takes N20,000 as annual school fees? Why is Tinubu claiming he’s paying students’ school fees when he’s giving them only N20,000?
– ADC Chieftain Dino Melaye blasts President… pic.twitter.com/CcMPaK3wwV
— Nigerian Affairs Journal (@NigAffairs) September 28, 2026
The ADC chieftain also criticised the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, describing it as “the biggest fraud in Africa.”
Melaye alleged that the project did not follow proper due process and questioned the reported ₦13 trillion cost attached to the development.
He further alleged that the huge expenditure could be an attempt to divert public funds, although he provided no evidence in the remarks cited.
Turning to the economy, Melaye said the ADC’s major objective was to make Nigeria more affordable for ordinary citizens amid rising living costs.
He described the economic situation as having moved from hunger to “compulsory fasting,” and argued that restoring the petrol subsidy could help reduce the financial pressure on Nigerians.
Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Is The Biggest Fraud In Africa – Dino Melaye pic.twitter.com/jJouzth0wd
— Africa Independent Television (@AIT_Online) September 28, 2026
According to him, lower fuel prices could translate into reduced transportation costs and cheaper prices for goods, thereby easing the burden on households.
Melaye’s comments reflect the ADC’s criticism of the Federal Government’s economic policies, education financing and major infrastructure projects.
Atiku’s subsidy will reduce petrol pump price to N400, N500 – Dino Melaye pic.twitter.com/jxpZ1drx9L
— Africa Independent Television (@AIT_Online) September 28, 2026
