UI Students Protest Fee Hike (Video)

The students at the University of Ibadan have begun a fresh protest after the university’s governing council endorsed a recent fee hike.

The demonstrations Osun Defender learnt started at midnight on Friday, and triggered by a circular issued by the council’s secretary, G.O. Saliu, approving the reviewed schedule of levies for the 2023/2024 academic
session.

The circular, stated that after a meeting on Thursday, the council had “considered the reviewed schedule of levies for newly admitted and returning undergraduate students in the 2023/2024 academic session and approved it as recommended by the university Senate.”

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It further noted, “Consequently, students who are yet to pay and complete their registration exercises are advised to do so on or before Wednesday, September 4, 2024, to enable departments to download lists of registered students in preparation for the first semester examination.”

The council justified the fee increase by citing prevailing economic conditions and urged students to utilise the Federal Government’s student loan fund and other scholarships offered by the university and various philanthropists to support those in financial need.

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In response, the students trooped out in their numbers from the hostels, chanting solidarity slogans and songs as they marched around campus.

“You have not paid your school fees, and you’re sleeping?” A student was heard saying.

In a chat, Aduwo told PUNCH on Friday, “The University of Ibadan students, as of 12:37am today (Friday), are protesting. We are protesting against the ratification of hiked fees by the council. This is in response to the Governing Council’s release.”