Students From Unimaid protest hike in school fees
Students from the University of Maiduguri recently took to the streets in protest against a sudden increase in school fees. The protest began as students felt that this unexpected burden would make education inaccessible for many and could potentially cause an already struggling population further financial strain. This reaction remains ongoing with discussions between university officials and student representatives hoping to find a solution that is fair for all parties involved.
The students of the University of Maiduguri, Borno State on Thursday have taken to the street to protest the increase in the school fees by the management.
Speaking to journalists at the protest scene, the National Vice President, Special Duties of the National Association of Nigerian Students, Suleiman Muhammad Sarki said the ‘mother of all protests’ will follow if the management does not return to the previous charges.
He added that the fee hike would chase a massive population of Nigerian students into insurgency, banditry and kidnapping, as they will drop out of school because of their inability to pay.
“I, for example, last year, paid N29,830 but this year, it has skyrocketed to about N74,000,” the NANS leader said, stressing, “I don’t have the money to pay this, I may have to quit my studies.”
Did UNIMAID increase their school fees?
The University of Maiduguri in terror-ravaged Borno State, Northeast, was among the first to raise tuition. The institution hiked their medical students’ tuition to N238,000 in January, up from less than N100,000. Tuition fees for law students were raised from N26,000 to around N104,000
How much is UNIMAID tuition fees?
As a new student at UNIMAID for the 2023/2024 academic session, you can expect to pay ₦33,000. This fee covers your basic tuition costs and provides access to the university’s exceptional facilities and resources.
Why is school fees increasing?
Rising costs, mainly due to inflation, force schools like yours to increase fees. It’s often a survival strategy, not a profit-making venture. However, the problem lies in communication, or rather, the lack of it. Be honest about the economic realities of your school
Is Unimaid a federal or state university?