Parents Groan As Institutions Hike Fees By Over 100 Percent by HenryThegreat1(m): 6:55am On Jan 18 |
•Students are dropping out — Parents •NANS kicks, accuses institutions of flouting presidential directive
Most tertiary institutions in the country have hiked their fees by over 150 %, putting serious strains on the finances of parents and guardians who also have to contend with the poor state of the economy which has reduced purchasing power and savings.
Checks by Vanguard Learning in public universities across the country show that the increment in obligatory fees, which started late last year is continuing, as a new session starts in some schools this January.
Only on January 6, this year, for instance, the Federal University of Technology, Akure, FUTA, Ondo State came out with a proposal to hike fees by over 100%.
In the proposal, which is still being debated and worked on by the management and other stakeholders such as students and parents, fresh students are to pay N240,500, 200 level students N131,000, 300 level students N136,000, 400 level students N131,000 and final year students N127,500.
To show the steepness in the hike, four years ago, final year students paid only N13, 000 and even last year, when there was also an increase, they only paid N37,000 and may now pay N127,500.
Situations on some campuses
At the University of Jos, UNIJOS, charges were increased by over 100% because before now, students were paying N45,000, but this year, they are to pay between N95,000 and N160,000 depending on the department.
At the Plateau State University, PLASU, Bokkos, tuition fees are paid based on indigene and non-indigene factors.
The increment has also exceeded 100% as returning indigenous students who were paying N36,000 as tuition fees without other charges will now pay N80,000 without other charges, while the non-indigenes who were paying about N55,000 without other charges will now pay over N100,000 without other charges.
At the University of Uyo (UNIUYO), Akwa Ibom State, there has been a gradual increase in tuition fees in the last couple of years that reflects from the first year of admission in such a manner that students pay different fees for the same course of study at different levels.
A female Microbiology student, simply identified as Glory, told Vanguard Learning that she paid N105,750 as a fresher, just starting her 100 Level, but her counterparts in the Arts pay about N75,000.
Malta, a 300-level Arts student, paid N47,000 when she was admitted into the school three years ago. In the current semester, she is made to maintain the same tuition fee while new intakes are made to pay as high as N75,000.
A 200-level male student of Political Science said he paid a little above N60,000 in his first year of admission.
“This new session, I have not gone to pay, but I heard there is a little drop from what I paid in 100 Level. From what I have learnt, you are meant to maintain what you paid in your first year. Not everyone is affected by new tuition”, he said.”
At the Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, returning students, who were expecting to pay N65,000, were slammed with N180,000 fee, while fresh students are to pay N240,000 aside from other fees.
At the University of Lagos, UNILAG, after much protest by students, students were asked to pay between N126,325 and N176,325 depending on the course of study.
At the Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Ile Ife, Osun State, the management eventually reduced fees to N131,000 for students in Humanities, N141,000 for science and N164,000 for Medicine, Pharmacy and related faculties.
The story is the same at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Bayero University, Kano, Usman Dan Fodio University, Sokoto, University of Nigeria, Nsukka among others.
The universities were previously charging as low as N25, 000 a few years ago.
Universities’ reactions The Vice Chancellor, University of Benin, UNIBEN, Prof. Lilian Salami, who is also the chairperson of the Committee of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities, recently led other VCs to submit a position paper of the group to the federal government on how to go about funding the system and handle the issue of hike in fees.
It was learnt that the team put the cost of training an undergraduate for a year at between N500,000 and N1 million excluding books, feeding and other sundry charges. The government is still stating it operates a free tuition system in those schools.
The VC, UNILAG, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, at the peak of the protest against the increase in obligatory fees, said the issue is about providing sound education for young Nigerians.
“We all know the reality of the situation in the country now. Students have been paying about N20, 000 for over a decade now and can that be sustained in the present circumstance? People are complaining now because the government did not allow the universities to effect any increment, no matter how small for so many years. Look at the cost of running the hostels and even maintaining them. What about the cost of electricity and power? The costs are not static and the subvention to universities is not matching the costs. Remember, tuition is still free,” she said.
The spokesman for UNIJOS, Abdullahi Abdullahi, said, “We don’t pay tuition but school charges, before, it was N45,000 but right now, every department has different charges based on the services they provide. For returning students, it ranges from N95,000 to N130,000 but for the new students, it ranges from N130,000 to N160,000 or so. There are laboratory charges and other sundry charges.”
TASUED Registrar, Chief Dapo Oke, said, “In the entire Southwest, which state university is charging as low as N100,000? We have been collecting N65,000, when some secondary school children pay N100,000 per term and there are three terms in a year. But our university students are paying as low as N65,000 for a whole year. Is that enough to buy laboratory equipment, to pay staff salaries or to run on diesel 24 hours?
“These are issues that necessitated the increase, and before we made the increase, we discussed it with the Student Union Government. We’ve made them realise it, but they would still make their complaints. We will listen to their complaints; we will inform the government. At the end of the day, we will conclude,” he said.
Oke maintained that TASUED could not afford to run inferior academic programmes, compared to what obtains in other universities.
“So, we have to charge economic fees. What we have charged is the barest minimum in reality with the existing market forces,” he said.
A source in FUTA, who craved anonymity told our correspondent that, “The University has inbuilt mechanism within the system to look into and build consensus on matters affecting students including charges. And that mechanism is working on this matter and consensus will be achieved.
Fees are mainly for student-related services which are sourced from the economy. And the costs of such goods and services provided by the university for the students will certainly be impacted by costs of good and services in the economy.”
Parents and students’ reactions
The National President of the National Parent Teacher Association of Nigeria, NAPTAN, Alhaji Haruna Danjuma, said it waa unfortunate that parents and guardians have been burdened with increment in fees at this point in time.
“We all know what the economic situation in the country is. Things are expensive, the purchasing power of the people greatly reduced. In fact, most people cannot save anything from their incomes, as the incomes are not enough to sustain their families.
“With these fee increases here and there, many students will be forced to drop out. We are not in support of the increment. We have made our position known to the government and the Minister of Education promised that a government team will meet with us and other stakeholders, we are still waiting for them to call us for that meeting, “ he stated.
Mrs. Esther Danlami, whose child is at UNIJOS, noted, “Since the increment, it has not been easy for us. My husband is a retiree, I am a Primary School Teacher and we have three children in the university. With the current economic situation, we are in a very dire situation.”
Reacting to the gale of fee increment across the country, even after the FG said the schools should put that on hold, the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has condemned the proposed tuition fee increases by the management of the Federal University of Technology, Akure and the Federal College of Agriculture, also in Akure, Ondo State.
According to the Senate President of NANS, Comrade Akinteye Afeez, the development is unacceptable and could lead to students mobilising across the country to protest the development.
“The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) issues this stern statement to the Federal Government of Nigeria, demanding immediate intervention in the looming crisis surrounding tuition fee increment across educational institutions in the country.
“We, the leadership of NANS, stand united and resolute in our commitment to protecting the rights and interests of Nigerian students.
To this end, the recent proposals for tuition fee increases, notably from the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), and Federal College of Agriculture, Akure (FECA), are unequivocally rejected.
“It is disheartening and worrisome that despite the Federal Government’s explicit instructions against tuition fee hikes, certain Vice Chancellors and heads of institutions seem poised to defy these directives.
“This we find barbaric, therefore, we declare that if these institutions persist in their disregard for the government’s stance, NANS will mobilize Nigerian students nationwide to stage a relentless protest, stampede, and shut down the country until our demands are met.
“We emphasize that the implementation of the new budget for education is closely monitored by NANS, and any attempt to burden students with additional financial strain will be met with fierce resistance. Education is a right, not a privilege, and we will not tolerate any infringement upon the accessibility of quality education for the Nigerian student.
“Education is not a privilege reserved for a select few; it is an inalienable right that must be made available to every Nigerian, especially the common man. The proposed tuition fee hikes, as put forth by institutions like the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), and Federal College of Agriculture, Akure (FECA), threaten to erode this fundamental right and push education beyond the reach of many.
“NANS vehemently rejects any policy that jeopardizes the accessibility of education to the common man. The negative effects of these tuition fee increments are far-reaching and have severe implications for our nation’s future.
“As fees skyrocket, many students, burdened by financial strain, will be forced to abandon their education. This tragic consequence will not only deprive countless individuals of their right to learn but will also exacerbate unemployment rates and drive some into criminal activities as a desperate means of survival.” https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/01/parents-groan-as-institutions-hike-fees-by-over-100-per-cent/ 1 Share
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Re: Parents Groan As Institutions Hike Fees By Over 100 Percent by Deltafirstson(m): 6:58am On Jan 18 |
Apc is the worst thing ever happened to Nigerians. 49 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Parents Groan As Institutions Hike Fees By Over 100 Percent by HenryThegreat1(m): 7:00am On Jan 18 |
How people that support evil apc policies sleep at night is what I can not understand. 51 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Parents Groan As Institutions Hike Fees By Over 100 Percent by Chukwuka319(m): 7:05am On Jan 18 |
All these fee increments here and there are definitely going to squeeze many students out of school,if care is not taken, particularly those from low income households. 14 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Parents Groan As Institutions Hike Fees By Over 100 Percent by Nackzy: 7:24am On Jan 18 |
You all voted for disaster today you're complaining, go and collect students loan, shey they've stated giving out student loan 35 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Parents Groan As Institutions Hike Fees By Over 100 Percent by Faiththatworks(m): 7:28am On Jan 18 |
Although I'm a supporter of good Education for all Nigerians,I believe there's a point we must get to as a nation and stop the pretense. How can a University student be paying 30000 per month as tuition fee and expect quality education. That's trying to behave like the Ostrich who sticks it's head in the sand and believes he's invincible,we must stop the pretense that's there's no problem in the Funding of Public Universities in Nigeria. We must start to look for solutions on how to solve this issues, Asiwaju should as a matter of urgency,start the students loan programme before the end of the month. I also suggest Universities stop this notorious exhortation of students through sundry subheads like Departmental fees, Hospital fees, Accommodation and other unnecessary expenses on the students. God bless Nigeria. 8 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Parents Groan As Institutions Hike Fees By Over 100 Percent by PinkNature(m): 8:03am On Jan 18 |
Faiththatworks: Although I'm a supporter of good Education for all Nigerians,I believe there's a point we must get to as a nation and stop the pretense. How can a University student be paying 30000 per month as tuition fee and expect quality education. That's trying to behave like the Ostrich who sticks it's head in the sand and believes he's invincible,we must stop the pretense that's there's no problem in the Funding of Public Universities in Nigeria. We must start to look for solutions on how to solve this issues, Asiwaju should as a matter of urgency,start the students loan programme before the end of the month. I also suggest Universities stop this notorious exhortation of students through sundry subheads like Departmental fees, Hospital fees, Accommodation and other unnecessary expenses on the students. God bless Nigeria. You really need to ask yourself how much does an average Nigerian make monthly. 56 Likes 8 Shares |
Re: Parents Groan As Institutions Hike Fees By Over 100 Percent by arantess: 8:06am On Jan 18 |
HenryThegreat1: Most tertiary institutions in the country have hiked their fees by over 150 %, putting serious strains on the finances of parents and guardians who also have to contend with the poor state of the economy which has reduced purchasing power and savings.
Checks by Vanguard Learning in public universities across the country show that the increment in obligatory fees, which started late last year is continuing, as a new session starts in some schools this January.
Only on January 6, this year, for instance, the Federal University of Technology, Akure, FUTA, Ondo State came out with a proposal to hike fees by over 100%.
In the proposal, which is still being debated and worked on by the management and other stakeholders such as students and parents, fresh students are to N240,500, 200 level students N131,000, 300 level students N136,000, 400 level students N131,000 and final year students N127,500.
To show the steepness in the hike, four years ago, final year students paid only N13, 000 and even last year, when there was also an increase, they only paid N37,000 and may now pay N127,500.
Situations on some campuses
At the University of Jos, UNIJOS, charges were increased by over 100% because before now, students were paying N45,000, but this year, they are to pay between N95,000 and N160,000 depending on the department.
At the Plateau State University, PLASU, Bokkos, tuition fees are paid based on indigene and non-indigene factors. The increment has also exceeded 100% as returning indigenous students who were paying N36,000 as tuition fees without other charges will now pay N80,000 without other charges, while the non-indigenes who were paying about N55,000 without other charges will now pay over N100,000 without other charges.
At the University of Uyo (UNIUYO), Akwa Ibom State, there has been a gradual increase in tuition fees in the last couple of years that reflects from the first year of admission in such a manner that students pay different fees for the same course of study at different levels.
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A female Microbiology student, simply identified as Glory, told Vanguard Learning that she paid N105,750 as a fresher, just starting her 100 Level, but her counterparts in the Arts pay about N75,000.
Malta, a 300-level Arts student, paid N47,000 when she was admitted into the school three years ago. In the current semester, she is made to maintain the same tuition fee while new intakes are made to pay as high as N75,000. A 200-level male student of Political Science said he paid a little above N60,000 in his first year of admission. “This new session, I have not gone to pay, but I heard there is a little drop from what I paid in 100 Level. From what I have learnt, you are meant to maintain what you paid in your first year. Not everyone is affected by new tuition”, he said.”
At the Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, returning students, who were expecting to pay N65,000, were slammed with N180,000 fee, while fresh students are to pay N240,000 aside from other fees. At the University of Lagos, UNILAG, after much protest by students, students were asked to pay between N126,325 and N176,325 depending on the course of study.
At the Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Ile Ife, Osun State, the management eventually reduced fees to N131,000 for students in Humanities, N141,000 for science and N164,000 for Medicine, Pharmacy and related faculties. The story is the same at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Bayero University, Kano, Usman Dan Fodio University, Sokoto, University of Nigeria, Nsukka among others.
The universities were previously charging as low as N25, 000 a few years ago.
Universities’ reactions The Vice Chancellor, University of Benin, UNIBEN, Prof. Lilian Salami, who is also the chairperson of the Committee of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities, recently led other VCs to submit a position paper of the group to the federal government on how to go about funding the system and handle the issue of hike in fees.
It was learnt that the team put the cost of training an undergraduate for a year at between N500,000 and N1 million excluding books, feeding and other sundry charges. The government is still stating it operates a free tuition system in those schools.
The VC, UNILAG, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, at the peak of the protest against the increase in obligatory fees, said the issue is about providing sound education for young Nigerians.
“We all know the reality of the situation in the country now. Students have been paying about N20, 000 for over a decade now and can that be sustained in the present circumstance? People are complaining now because the government did not allow the universities to effect any increment, no matter how small for so many years. Look at the cost of running the hostels and even maintaining them. What about the cost of electricity and power? The costs are not static and the subvention to universities is not matching the costs. Remember, tuition is still free,” she said.
The spokesman for UNIJOS, Abdullahi Abdullahi, said, “We don’t pay tuition but school charges, before, it was N45,000 but right now, every department has different charges based on the services they provide. For returning students, it ranges from N95,000 to N130,000 but for the new students, it ranges from N130,000 to N160,000 or so. There are laboratory charges and other sundry charges.”
TASUED Registrar, Chief Dapo Oke, said, “In the entire Southwest, which state university is charging as low as N100,000? We have been collecting N65,000, when some secondary school children pay N100,000 per term and there are three terms in a year. But our university students are paying as low as N65,000 for a whole year. Is that enough to buy laboratory equipment, to pay staff salaries or to run on diesel 24 hours?
“These are issues that necessitated the increase, and before we made the increase, we discussed it with the Student Union Government. We’ve made them realise it, but they would still make their complaints. We will listen to their complaints; we will inform the government. At the end of the day, we will conclude,” he said.
Oke maintained that TASUED could not afford to run inferior academic programmes, compared to what obtains in other universities.
“So, we have to charge economic fees. What we have charged is the barest minimum in reality with the existing market forces,” he said.
A source in FUTA, who craved anonymity told our correspondent that, “The University has inbuilt mechanism within the system to look into and build consensus on matters affecting students including charges. And that mechanism is working on this matter and consensus will be achieved.
Fees are mainly for student-related services which are sourced from the economy. And the costs of such goods and services provided by the university for the students will certainly be impacted by costs of good and services in the economy.”
Parents and students’ reactions
The National President of the National Parent Teacher Association of Nigeria, NAPTAN, Alhaji Haruna Danjuma, said it waa unfortunate that parents and guardians have been burdened with increment in fees at this point in time.
“We all know what the economic situation in the country is. Things are expensive, the purchasing power of the people greatly reduced. In fact, most people cannot save anything from their incomes, as the incomes are not enough to sustain their families.
“ With these fee increases here and there, many students will be forced to drop out. We are not in support of the increment. We have made our position known to the government and the Minister of Education promised that a government team will meet with us and other stakeholders, we are still waiting for them to call us for that meeting, “ he stated.
Mrs. Esther Danlami, whose child is at UNIJOS, noted, “Since the increment, it has not been easy for us. My husband is a retiree, I am a Primary School Teacher and we have three children in the university. With the current economic situation, we are in a very dire situation.”
Reacting to the gale of fee increment across the country, even after the FG said the schools should put that on hold, the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has condemned the proposed tuition fee increases by the management of the Federal University of Technology, Akure and the Federal College of Agriculture, also in Akure, Ondo State.
According to the Senate President of NANS, Comrade Akinteye Afeez, the development is unacceptable and could lead to students mobilising across the country to protest the development.
“The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) issues this stern statement to the Federal Government of Nigeria, demanding immediate intervention in the looming crisis surrounding tuition fee increment across educational institutions in the country.
“We, the leadership of NANS, stand united and resolute in our commitment to protecting the rights and interests of Nigerian students.
To this end, the recent proposals for tuition fee increases, notably from the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), and Federal College of Agriculture, Akure (FECA), are unequivocally rejected.
“It is disheartening and worrisome that despite the Federal Government’s explicit instructions against tuition fee hikes, certain Vice Chancellors and heads of institutions seem poised to defy these directives.
“This we find barbaric, therefore, we declare that if these institutions persist in their disregard for the government’s stance, NANS will mobilize Nigerian students nationwide to stage a relentless protest, stampede, and shut down the country until our demands are met.
“We emphasize that the implementation of the new budget for education is closely monitored by NANS, and any attempt to burden students with additional financial strain will be met with fierce resistance. Education is a right, not a privilege, and we will not tolerate any infringement upon the accessibility of quality education for the Nigerian student.
“Education is not a privilege reserved for a select few; it is an inalienable right that must be made available to every Nigerian, especially the common man. The proposed tuition fee hikes, as put forth by institutions like the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), and Federal College of Agriculture, Akure (FECA), threaten to erode this fundamental right and push education beyond the reach of many.
“NANS vehemently rejects any policy that jeopardizes the accessibility of education to the common man. The negative effects of these tuition fee increments are far-reaching and have severe implications for our nation’s future.
“As fees skyrocket, many students, burdened by financial strain, will be forced to abandon their education. This tragic consequence will not only deprive countless individuals of their right to learn but will also exacerbate unemployment rates and drive some into criminal activities as a desperate means of survival.”
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/01/parents-groan-as-institutions-hike-fees-by-over-100-per-cent/ But but.... There are student loans right? Why are they not accessing the student loans after the promise months ago? 2 Likes |
Re: Parents Groan As Institutions Hike Fees By Over 100 Percent by Nbote(m): 8:07am On Jan 18 |
arantess:
But but.... There are student loans right? Why are they not accessing the student loans after the promise months ago? Did you have to quote the whole encyclopedia ![](/faces/huh.png) 24 Likes |
Re: Parents Groan As Institutions Hike Fees By Over 100 Percent by christejames(m): 8:09am On Jan 18 |
We are in for a long ride in this bulaba govt! 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Parents Groan As Institutions Hike Fees By Over 100 Percent by Afonjacrusder(f): 11:53am On Jan 18 |
We APC supporters aren't groaning. We are delighted. As an APC supporter, my school fees is 15000 naira, and I buy my petrol at 65 naira. I have gotten my student’s loan too. 12 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Parents Groan As Institutions Hike Fees By Over 100 Percent by Throwback: 11:53am On Jan 18 |
Sad reality.
Any major increment should not affect those who are already enrolled and undergoing a course of study, only minor increments should be considered in their case.
For those who are just enrolling, apply the necessary increment that will provide them the education and learning environment many are willing to pursue abroad but still cheaper within the context of the Nigerian economy, minimum wage, and available student loan facilities. 1 Like |
Re: Parents Groan As Institutions Hike Fees By Over 100 Percent by NzogbuNzogbu: 11:53am On Jan 18 |
Tinubu crippling of the economy is always going to affect maintenance of the schools
You no know how much to buy fuel alone and clear grass in those sch
Funny enough during pdp hardly for fees to jack up beyond common man reach cos economy was good 4 Likes |
Re: Parents Groan As Institutions Hike Fees By Over 100 Percent by b3llo(m): 11:53am On Jan 18 |
University education is overrated in Nigeria. We need more vocational training centres. 2 Likes |
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Re: Parents Groan As Institutions Hike Fees By Over 100 Percent by Kelvin30286063(m): 11:54am On Jan 18 |
Education is too expensive for it value in Nigeria. We know education is cheap in Nigeria when compared with other countries but considering our finances, cost of living, the quality and value of the educatiin itself, it's just too expensive. A country that can't guarantee employment after school shouldn't allow schools to increase tuition fees like this. 4 Likes 1 Share |
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Re: Parents Groan As Institutions Hike Fees By Over 100 Percent by Adenugay(m): 11:55am On Jan 18 |
it's well. Even IJMB program is about to increase their fees too. My advice for parents who are interested is to register their ward before February 1st |
Re: Parents Groan As Institutions Hike Fees By Over 100 Percent by Watianoengineer(m): 11:55am On Jan 18 |
## RENEWED SHEGE PRO MAX ![cool](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/cool.png) |
Re: Parents Groan As Institutions Hike Fees By Over 100 Percent by money121(m): 11:55am On Jan 18 |
All is well |
Re: Parents Groan As Institutions Hike Fees By Over 100 Percent by StraightGaay: 11:55am On Jan 18 |
Go get a loan |
Re: Parents Groan As Institutions Hike Fees By Over 100 Percent by Emu4life(m): 11:55am On Jan 18 |
]The Parents were supporting FG against ASUU. We never see anything. The FG at some point was proposing a Million Naira school fees that will be backed by 'Student Loan'. Fortunately, ASUU rejected that wickedness but uninformed parents were picking on ASUU. There is no money to be spent on Education but there's Billions to be looted by the Chief Of Staff, Beta Edu, Halima Shehu, Sadiya and other shameless Criminals.
The Baba wey 'do' Nigeria don die o! 12 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Parents Groan As Institutions Hike Fees By Over 100 Percent by ezechi24(m): 11:56am On Jan 18 |
You observe say no school for the eastern part dey ever complain of hike?.....keep teaching the Igbos lesson...they are really learning well. 4 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Parents Groan As Institutions Hike Fees By Over 100 Percent by ubest1(m): 11:57am On Jan 18 |
Everyday increase without service improvement and people are still celebrating APC hope this increases here and here not affecting their wards |
Re: Parents Groan As Institutions Hike Fees By Over 100 Percent by mightyhaze: 11:57am On Jan 18 |
Terrible This Cassava Government is Enervating to say the least ... ![grin](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/grin.png) 1 Like |
Re: Parents Groan As Institutions Hike Fees By Over 100 Percent by Seefinish: 11:57am On Jan 18 |
Not only school fees. Everything 1 Like |
Re: Parents Groan As Institutions Hike Fees By Over 100 Percent by Throwback: 11:58am On Jan 18 |
Adenugay: it's well.
Even IJMB program is about to increase their fees too. My advice for parents who are interested is to register their ward before February 1st The greatest advice to parents is to start saving for their children's university education while they are just starting the secondary school. Parents pay well for primary and secondary education, but want to pay a pittance for university education. If the UK we all run to study can charge £9000 per university session for local students, then our public universities should be able to charge nothing less than N400k per session for Nigerian students. Meanwhile, vocational training centers should be made very affordable too. Like N100k per year. 3 Likes |
Re: Parents Groan As Institutions Hike Fees By Over 100 Percent by gift2xl: 11:58am On Jan 18 |
When Nigerians are ready, they will shutdown this country until they return everything to normal. 2 Likes |
Re: Parents Groan As Institutions Hike Fees By Over 100 Percent by Lifemanage: 11:58am On Jan 18 |
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Re: Parents Groan As Institutions Hike Fees By Over 100 Percent by Benjaniblinks(m): 11:58am On Jan 18 |
Lies... We will show some people what politics 101 is 4 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Parents Groan As Institutions Hike Fees By Over 100 Percent by RepoMan007: 11:59am On Jan 18 |
Mrs. Esther Danlami, whose child is at UNIJOS, noted, “Since the increment, it has not been easy for us. My husband is a retiree, I am a Primary School Teacher and we have three children in the university. With the current economic situation, we are in a very dire situation.” These are the people the student loan should be targeted at. It is very needed here.
"We, the leadership of NANS, stand united and resolute in our commitment to protecting the rights and interests of Nigerian students.
To this end, the recent proposals for tuition fee increases, notably from the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), and Federal College of Agriculture, Akure (FECA), are unequivocally rejected.
“It is disheartening and worrisome that despite the Federal Government’s explicit instructions against tuition fee hikes, certain Vice Chancellors and heads of institutions seem poised to defy these directives.
“This we find barbaric, therefore, we declare that if these institutions persist in their disregard for the government’s stance, NANS will mobilize Nigerian students nationwide to stage a relentless protest, stampede, and shut down the country until our demands are met.
“We emphasize that the implementation of the new budget for education is closely monitored by NANS, and any attempt to burden students with additional financial strain will be met with fierce resistance. Education is a right, not a privilege, and we will not tolerate any infringement upon the accessibility of quality education for the Nigerian student. These are the unrealistically entitled ones that pushed us to where we are today. |
Re: Parents Groan As Institutions Hike Fees By Over 100 Percent by Bullfallo(m): 12:01pm On Jan 18 |
.there is a reason why minimum wage was on the low. It’s because of all the incentives. Like fuel subsidy, schools funding etc. now fuel subsidy is gone, school funding is gone. Increases the minimum wage to 300% to cover the shockwave that come with such action or go back to the subsidy as simple as that 3 Likes |