In response to the series of protests and concerns by students of the University of Lagos, the management of the school has engaged students’ representatives, addressing the contentious issue of fee increment across federal universities.
After a meeting with the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, the management of University of Lagos, UNILAG, has announced a downward review of its new fees.
Leaders of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, met with the management of University of Lagos, UNILAG over hike in school fees.
The meeting lasted several hours, leading to announcement of the reduction of the obligatory fees payable by students.
The National President of NANS, Usman Barambu lamented hike in school fees by federal universities, affirming that the union and UNILAG management have reached a compromise.
It will be recalled that the UNILAG management had itemised measures to mitigate challenges students, parents and guardians may face in paying the reviewed fees
The measures are;
Payment of fees by instalment, revitalisation of work-study programme, scholarship opportunities and assistance for indigent students.
Others include adopt an Akokite and pay for mentors project, as well as partnership with Lagos Bus Rapid Transport System.
