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Special Release
June,23,2020
Ref. : NANS/PR/079

A CALL FOR REDUCTION OF SCHOOL FEE – INSTRUMENTAL TO STUDENTS' SUPPORT IN THE COMING ELECTION:
AN OPEN LETTER TO THE STATE GOVERNMENT;

“What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.” - Nelson Mandela

We acknowledge the efforts of the Ondo State government led by the able Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN) in revitalizing the education sector of the state, especially in the aspect of physical structures. Some of the beneficiaries of these modern developments are the students of OAUSTECH where the State Government erected an edifice of international standard in Olusegun Agagu University of Technology (OAUSTECH),Okitipupa. We cannot but commend your efforts and commitment towards great developments like this and it simply implies that the aforementioned University is going head-to-head with other modern-day institutions.

Mr. Governor, we must also commend your effort in the development of Ondo state, especially the new face you are giving to the roads in the state. Similarly, we appreciate your timely intervention in salvaging the crisis in the University of Medical Science (UNIMED) by appointing a substantive Registrar for the institution.

However, the 'Noble Laureate' Professor Wole Soyinka said; "You cannot live a normal existence if you haven't taken care of a problem that affects your life and affects the lives of others, values that you hold which in fact define your very existence."
The challenges that come with increment in school fee have really affected the educational pursuit of the children of the working class and common men of the state. To this extent we start to wonder if our leaders are not the product of free education of PAPA AWO!

We read in books and heard from men how the Free Education Scheme implemented by Chief Obafemi Awolowo helped so many people achieve their career goals. In fact, we can confirm that the influence of this scheme served as a driving force and instrumental to your illustrious career in the law firm, even to the Apex capacity of senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN). No wonder the State is enjoying your industrious and visionary governance.

Yes, situations have changed and events have unfolded – thus making it difficult to offer free education again in the nation. However, we hold that the government can make education affordable and available for everyone.

We hereby call on the Ondo State government to facilitate a reduction in the school fees, especially at this political period. In fact, this could be a great push for the youths and students of the state to provide their unaltered support for your continuity in office. Of course, you will also agree that this is the best time to implement such change.

If you can recall, Mr. Governor, we have been on the street twice agitating for reduction. We have cried blood on the street of Akure, walked bare-footed in front of our campuses and addressed so many press conferences all to no avail. Indeed, life has been unbearable for the Nigerian Students' ever since the increment has been implemented. We find it hard to focus and very sad seeing our friends drop out in large numbers due to the astronomical fees.

Lastly, Mr. Governor, we are sure that you understand beyond what we can possibly comprehend. Again, we want to reiterate that the executive and members of the National Association of Nigerian Students' Ondo Joint Campus Committee are not Thugs or Touts. We are also disposed to constructive discussions and dialogues for the overall progress of the state. Likewise, we are willing to cooperate with any genuine change-seeking government or persons within and outside the state.
You are a father with a good heart. Sir, we appeal on behalf of all Students in Ondo state to review the current payable fees in OAUSTECH, RUGIPO and AAUA downward for the betterment of the state at large.

ALO ALEX COM ISHO'
GENERAL SECRETARY

ANNOUNCER:
ADESOJI ADEWALE PKA OMOOBA
PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

FOR:
AKINTEYE BABATUNDE A.(Babtee)
CHAIRMAN