The Federal Government has refuted media reports that claimed it will increase tuition fees for federal universities in the country.
Mr Dele Alake, the Presidential Adviser on Special Duties, Communications, and Strategy, issued a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, clarifying the situation.
Nairametrics reliably gathered that Mr Alake made clarifications on the discussions bordering on the tuition fee increase. He said,
He stated that while some universities had recently announced additional charges for services like hostel accommodation, registration, and laboratory fees, these charges were not tuition fees. The government confirmed that these were discretionary fees imposed by some universities and not mandatory tuition costs.
Mr Alake emphasized that federal universities in Nigeria remain tuition-free, and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is committed to ensuring that all Nigerians, regardless of their parent’s economic situation, have access to quality tertiary education.
To further support financially challenged students, the Federal Government will implement the Students’ Loans Scheme, which was signed into law by President Tinubu last month.
This scheme will be put into effect before the next academic session in September.
Additionally, the government plans to facilitate the timely completion of education for diligent students through work-study programs, merit-based scholarships, and grants.
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