No federal university is allowed to charge tuition fees — FG
Mr. David Adejo, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Education, has emphasized that no federal university within the country is permitted to impose tuition fees. Speaking during a public hearing held by the House of Representatives ad hoc committee on student loans in Abuja on August 15, Adejo expressed his concern over the regrettable recent surge in fees by federal universities across the nation.
Adejo clarified that the fees collected by these institutions are designated to cover various services, including accommodation, ICT (Information and Communication Technology), and electricity bills. He further elaborated that the authority to approve such charges lies with the Governing Councils of the respective universities.
Addressing the matter of increased fees, Adejo pointed out that the University of Lagos was the only university that raised charges after the student loans act was enacted. This increase received approval due to the dissolution of all Governing Councils at that time. However, subsequent actions led to the cessation of this fee hike. The President issued a directive and the House passed a resolution to halt any further fee increments, despite other universities submitting proposals for such adjustments.
Adejo countered claims attributing the rise in university charges to the Students’ loan act. He argued that universities have encountered difficulty in meeting certain financial obligations, which has prompted them to consider these increases.
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