The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has announced it is increasing tuition fees for students in the institution.
The Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Folasade Ogunsola disclosed this in a meeting with the representatives of non-teaching staff unions on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at the Senate Committee Chamber of the school.
Ogunsola revealed the proposed fees for undergraduate students of the school as the school has now increased its tuition from about N20,000 to over N100,000 depending on the course of study.
This is coming at the centre of rising inflation and hikes in petrol prices in the country following the removal of fuel subsidy.
The new tuition ranges from N100,750 to N190,250 depending on whether the course of study requires laboratory or studio work or if the student is in the college of medicine.
A statement issued by the school’s chapter of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) said during the meeting that “proposed fees for undergraduate students at UNILAG were disclosed. Students without lab or studio use would pay N100,750, those with lab use would pay N140,250, and College of Medicine undergraduates would pay N190,250.
“The SSANU representative, Comrade Rasaki Yusuf requested a rebate for staff members with children in the university, but the vice chancellor explained that the charges were set nationally and could not be modified for specific student categories.
“However, she offered the option of paying in installments for staff wards with a condition to pay up one month before the final exams.”
In June 2023, President Bola Tinubu signed the Student Loan Bill into law which allows Nigerian students to access loans from the government.
The bill will also enable Nigerian students to access loans at interest-free rates.
The piece of legislation passed the second reading at the House of Representatives on May 25, 2023.
Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to the president; Dele Alake, a member of the President’s Strategic team; Tunde Rahman, spokesman for the president; and the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, David Adejoh, witnessed the signing.
