By our Correspondent, March 12, 2026.
The Management of the Taraba State College of Nursing and Midwifery Jalingo has denied allegations circulating on social media that it extorted ₦5,250 from students following the disbursement of funds under the (NELFUND).
The allegation, which was attributed to one Abdulmumin Imam in a social media post, claimed that the management of the college, including the Provost, compelled students to pay the amount after receiving their NELFUND loans.
However, in a statement issued by the institution’s Public Relations Officer, Gideon David Jimenda, the college described the claim as misleading and lacking proper verification.
According to the statement, the publication was circulated online without any attempt by the author or media platforms to seek clarification from the college authorities before making the claim public.
The management explained that following the circulation of the allegation, the affected students met with the college authorities where some of them acknowledged being aware of the write-up. Their mobile phones were reportedly checked to verify their involvement, which confirmed that the claims of extortion by the management or the Provost were unfounded.
The statement added that investigations into the matter are ongoing by relevant authorities to establish the full facts.
The college further clarified that certain academic and clinical materials are mandatory for students undergoing nursing training. These include ₦4,000 for a Clinical Logbook, ₦2,500 as balance payment for the Record of Instruction, ₦4,000 for an Entrepreneurial Logbook used in monitoring students’ progress during entrepreneurship training, and ₦1,500 for administrative and bank charges, bringing the total to ₦12,000.
Management explained that the materials are not produced by the institution but supplied directly by the in Abuja by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria NMCN as part of standard training requirements for nursing students across the country.
It noted that the charges apply to all students, including beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries of the NELFUND scheme, as part of statutory academic requirements.
The college therefore urged members of the public and the media to always verify information before publishing or sharing it, warning that unverified claims could harm the reputation of institutions and individuals.
The management also reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the education policies of the Taraba State Government under , particularly initiatives aimed at improving access to quality education.
It added that the institution has continued to align with the governor’s vision, including the implementation of the 50 percent reduction in school fees for students.
The college assured the public of its commitment to transparency, accountability and the welfare of its students, urging people to disregard what it described as misleading information currently circulating online.
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