The management and the students of the University of Ilorin, Ilorin may be on a collision course again after the latter group on Saturday woke up to see an ‘outrageous increment’ in their school fees.
The hike according to reports gathered by InsightMedia ranges from 100 to 120 percent according to faculties and programme.
It will be recalled that the management last month made added a substantial amount to the convocation charges of the then graduands.
Confirming the development, a statement by the Student Union Public Relations Officer, Comrade Issa Abbas Usman and also signed by the president of the union, Animashaun Oluseyi described the increment as outrageous and vowed to resist it through all possible means.
The statement reads, “I am compelled beyond reasonable doubt to speak out and take a stand against what could be described as attack on our common sense and right to due consideration in all matters that touches on our well-being and welfare as students of this great institution.
“Our tolerance level was punched and almost taken for granted by recent release of school fees for 2018/2019 academic session. The increment ranges from 10,000 to 17,500 depending on programme/faculty. It is not only outrageous but absurd given the present economic situation of this country.
“Many are self sponsored while majority of us are from parents in States where salaries are not paid either regularly or at all for months!
Where then are we expected to get the fees from? At what time are we suppose to adjust our budget for the session? Who is to pay for us? are questions bothering my mind. In simple term, I consider it as April fool and the University authority should be commended for millennium joke. We shall resist this to get reasonable concession”.
Animashaun added that the Vice Chancellor, Professor Sulyman Age Abdulkareem should have known that they (students) are major stakeholders in the affairs of the school and must not be left out in decision making process.
“Of course, we are stakeholders with strong belief in the University dream. The VC and his team should know better that our sacrifices should be rewarded rather than increasing the suffering packages we have endured for long.
“Currently, the SU Officials are working hand in hand with the faculty presidents to analyse the situation and make a comprehensive plan.
“Hence, NO STUDENTS SHOULD PAY, We shall call for meeting with the management for intellectual discourse. We are not rascals but our approach shall be that of radical and sound minded fellows. We shall seek peace in resolving matter.
“Members of our great Union should remain calm till you hear from us. I can confidently affirm that Aluta Continua, Victory Ascerta”
