A new wave of protest has erupted at the University of Ibadan (UI) in Oyo State, as students express their opposition to the recent increase in school fees sanctioned by the institution’s governing council.
The demonstration began early on Friday, with students actively moving through the campus to ensure that no classes were conducted until the fees are lowered.
Reports indicate that the unrest stems from the governing council’s decision to approve the fee hike at the prestigious university, prompting students to take a stand against the financial burden it imposes.
Some students expressed their frustrations to reporters, revealing that their school fees have surged by over one hundred percent.
A student from the Department of Human Nutrition, who asked to remain anonymous due to concerns about possible repercussions, shared that fees for her department were set at N58,000 during the previous academic session.
To her astonishment, the new fee for the current session has jumped to N138,350.
“In our department, Human Nutrition, we paid N58,000 for the 2022/2023 session, and now for the 2023/2024 session, we are being asked to pay N138,350,” she stated.
The Governing Council of the University of Ibadan has sanctioned an increase in school fees for students ranging from 100 to 400 level and has established a deadline for payment.
The Governing Council of the University of Ibadan has announced an increase in school fees for students from 100 to 400 level, along with a set deadline for payment.
In a statement, G.O. Saliu, the institution’s Registrar and Secretary to the Council, noted that this decision was made during the Council’s inaugural meeting earlier on Thursday. The Council reviewed the new fee structure as proposed by the University Senate.
Students who have not yet completed their registration are encouraged to do so by Wednesday, September 4, 2024, as directed by the Council.
Students who have not yet completed their registration are encouraged to do so by Wednesday, September 4, 2024, as directed by the Council.
The Governing Council of the University of Ibadan has announced an increase in school fees for students from 100 to 400 level, along with a set deadline for payment.
Furthermore, the Council encouraged students to utilize available financial assistance options, including the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) and various scholarships provided by the University and other benefactors, to support economically disadvantaged students.
The council defended the fee hike by pointing to prevailing economic conditions and urged students to utilize the Federal Government’s student loan program, along with scholarships offered by the university and various philanthropic sources, to help those facing financial challenges.
