FUTA Graduating Class of '21 Addresses Concerns Over Exorbitant Convocation Ceremony Fees
Chairman of FUTA 2021 Graduating Class Pleads For Convocation Fees Reduction
Faith Orji 
In a move that has sparked conversations across the campus and beyond, the Chairman of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) graduating class of 2021 has written a heartfelt letter to the Vice-Chancellor, raising issues about the steep Convocation Ceremony fees. The hashtag #ReviewFUTAconvocationfee is now trending on social media as students and alumni rally behind the cause.
The issue came to the forefront after the FUTA Convocation Ceremony Committee released the schedule of fees for this year's graduation event, which left many students taken aback. The Chairman of the graduating class, Mr Michael Oluwatosin Akinbolusere, took it upon himself to address the concerns of his peers and penned a letter to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Mrs Adenike Temidayo Oladiji, imploring the university administration to reconsider the costs associated with the convocation ceremony.
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In his letter, Mr. Michael emphasized the financial burden these fees place on students who have already invested a substantial amount of resources into their education. He pointed out that the substantial charges for gown rentals, registration, and other related expenses could potentially hinder many graduates from participating in the ceremony. He also emphasized the importance of inclusivity and affordability for such a momentous occasion in the lives of FUTA graduates.
Federal University of Technology, Akure
The letter quickly gained traction on social media platforms, where students and alumni voiced their support for the Chairman's plea, using the hashtag #ReviewFUTAconvocationfee. Messages of solidarity and shared experiences flooded Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, as many students shared their own struggles with the high costs of the ceremony.
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As the university community awaits a response from the Vice-Chancellor, the #ReviewFUTAconvocationfee campaign continues to gain momentum, with students and alumni united in their call for a more reasonable and student-friendly approach to convocation ceremony fees. This story will undoubtedly develop further as discussions progress, with many hoping for a positive resolution that reflects the concerns and aspirations of FUTA's graduating class.
