Federal University of Health Sciences Seeks Government Help Over Rising Electricity Bills
Federal University of Health Sciences call for urgent government intervention to address skyrocketing electricity costs impacting their operations.
Mary Nwaeze 
The Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo (FUHS), Benue State, has expressed serious concerns regarding the recent escalation in electricity bills, which it argues is impacting the university’s financial stability.
The university’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Innocent Ujah, made these concerns known during an oversight visit by the House of Representatives Committee on University Education, chaired by Abubakar Fulata. Ujah thanked the committee for their visit and requested their support in addressing the soaring electricity costs that threaten the university’s operational efficiency.
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Ujah emphasized that the university’s management is committed to enhancing service quality and adhering to international best practices. However, he stressed the need for government intervention to manage the increasing electricity expenses effectively.
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Fulata's remarks focused on the necessity for proper resource management and adherence to financial regulations. He cautioned FUHS against spending any internally generated revenue without proper authorization, underscoring the National Assembly’s authority in budgetary matters.
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This report highlight the broader issue of financial pressures facing Nigerian universities, pointing to the need for urgent policy action to address operational challenges.
