Ijebu Ode, Ogun State – Students of Tai Solarin University of Education in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, gathered at the university premises on Monday to express their strong dissatisfaction and protest against the recently announced tuition fee hike for the upcoming 2023-2024 academic session, as reflected on the student portal.
According to reports, the school management raised the tuition fees for new students enrolled in education courses from N76,500 to N230,000, and for returning students from N76,500 to N180,000. For fresh students studying pure courses, the fees were increased from N80,500 and N90,500 to N240,000, and from N80,500 and N90,500 to N190,000 for returning students.
This significant fee increase has sparked widespread concern among students, leading to a large-scale protest. Students have taken to the streets, carrying placards and gathering at various locations, including the Main Gate, the University Academic Building, and the Directorate of Students’ Affairs Building, to voice their strong disapproval of the proposed fee hike.
The students have strongly criticized the university’s management for their decision, labeling it as inhumane. They argue that the management team did not take into account the current economic situation in the country and the potential consequences of their actions.
In a statement released by the Students’ Union, they expressed their determination to address this issue through communication with the university management and negotiations for fair and affordable education. The statement reads, “Education is a right, and it should be accessible to all. We must unite as a strong and collective voice to make our concerns heard.”