OSPOLY Students Decry Rising Cost Of Living, Seek Intervention
Students of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree have decried the rising cost of living, particularly hike in accommodation by house agents and transportation cost, among others.
In an open letter to the Aree of Iree, Oba Muritala Oyelakin Oyekun III and signed by Ospolyparrot, the students sought the intervention of the monarch in addressing the issues.
They accused house agents and transport workers of exploiting them with exorbitant prices, a situation stifling their lives.
A copy of the letter obtained by OSUN DEFENDER on Wednesday reads: “We, the students of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, humbly bring to your attention a pressing concern affecting our community. The rising cost of living, particularly transportation and housing has become unbearable.
2House agents and Transport workers are exploiting students with exorbitant prices, making it difficult for us to afford basic necessities. KABIESI We implore your leadership to intervene and regulate these prices.
“Your Majesty, we appeal to your benevolence to address this issue and provide relief to your subjects. Our Daddy we believe that with your guidance, we can create a more conducive environment for students to thrive.
“We are grateful for your attention to this matter and look forward to your positive response. Baba May Reigns be Long and Peaceful.”
Meanwhile, students have blamed the activities of Yahoo Guys for the sudden rise in cost of living in the community.
“Iree poly students are also not helping the matter, Yahoo Guys has taken over the Affairs community. Ospoly wasn’t like this before. As yahoo guys fall in like this, everything changes. They became opportunist
“It’s too scary these days with the high cost of things. Sellers don’t even have pity on us with their prices. This is actually a great move especially for freshers who are not used to it. Students are not workers; the community is getting very unbearable,” Victor Fiyinfoluwa wrote.
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