Students at the University of Ibadan have opposed the planned 750 percent fee increase for new students.
The President of the University Student Union, Samuel Tobiloba, and the General Secretary, Olaniyi Dolapo, issued a statement requesting a meeting with management to discuss the modifications.
The Union said in a statement that it was shocked to learn of the portal’s unexpected opening and tuition increase for new students.
According to the union, the fees reflected on the portal ranged from N133,500 to N372,500, excluding the N20,000 utility and technology levies that each student is required to pay.
“In a bid to clarify these, we reached out to the university management and it was confirmed that the opening of the portal was a demo process in preparation for the commencement of payment and registration processes and there was a plan for the increment of fees ranging from N133,500 to N238,500 aside the utility and technology levies (N80,000 in total).
“We note with concern that this increment represents about 450%-750% of the previous bundle fee which ranged from about N20,000 – N30,000.
“This is coming at a period when several students are finding it hard to cope with the current fees regime, and increased costs of living in the country.
“The union condemns this increment in strong terms, and requests that this proposed increment be reverted to the status quo.
“We are equally requesting a meeting with the university management towards resolving this issue,” the statement added.
The body further requested students, particularly freshers, to exercise patience while the union works to resolve the increment with the management.