President Bola Tinubu has announced that federal universities are still tuition amid recent hikes in fees by universities. According to the President, what Nigerians have regarded as tuition fees are discretionary charges by each university for hostel accommodation, registration, laboratory and other charges. Last Friday, SaharaReporters reported that amid rising inflation and hikes in petrol prices following the removal of fuel subsidy, the University of Lagos increased school fees.
Federal Universities Responsible For Increasing Charges For Students, Not Tinubu Government, Says PresidencyAccording to the President, what Nigerians have regarded as tuition fees are discretionary charges by each university for hostel accommodation, registration, laboratory and other charges.
Last Friday, SaharaReporters reported that amid rising inflation and hikes in petrol prices following the removal of fuel subsidy, the University of Lagos increased school fees.The school increased its fees from about N20,000 to over N100,000 depending on the course of study. Special Adviser to the President on Special Duties, Communications & Strategy, on Wednesday, Tinubu's government has not increased tuition in federal universities.
"Authorities of these universities even made this fact clear enough in explaining the rationale behind these new fees."President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains committed to his promise of ensuring that every Nigerian, regardless of the economic situation of their parents, have access to quality tertiary education.
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