The Presidency says President Bola Tinubu didn’t increase the tuition fees of federal universities in the country.
The Presidency, on Wednesday, said federal universities in the country remain tuition-free.
Presidential spokesman, Dele Alake, in a statement, said
some universities only recently announced “discretionary charges” for hostel
accommodation, registration, laboratory, amongst others.
“They are not tuition fees,” he emphasised.
“For avoidance of doubts, federal universities in Nigeria
remain tuition-free.”
Last week, some tertiary institutions including the
University of Lagos (UNILAG) hiked their fees for new and returning
undergraduate students.
UNILAG especially hinged the move on what it described as
the “prevailing economic realities”.
“After careful deliberations with its stakeholders
(students, parents/guardians, staff unions, alumni among others), the
University of Lagos (UNILAG) Management has reviewed the obligatory fees
(mandatory charges for an academic session/year) of new and returning
undergraduate students of the University,” the school explained.
“The adjustment in fees which will take effect from the 1st
Semester, 2023/2024 Academic Session, is in view of the prevailing economic
realities and the need for the University to be able to meet its obligations to
its students, staff, and municipal service providers among others.
“It is also pertinent to note that the University has not increased
its obligatory fees in recent years. Management, therefore, seeks the kind
understanding and support of students and other stakeholders with the assurance
of its commitment towards ensuring that students get the best learning
experience.”