Jubilation as UNILORIN Slashes Tuition Fees Following Student Union Pressure
The new fees, varying by course, now range between N114,720 and N215,820 for new students and N52,700 and N91,430 for returning students. This represents a considerable reduction from the initial rates, initially ranging from N138,240 to N254,640 for new students and N69,360 to N103,560 for returning students.
AKACHI NOEL 
In a move responding to persistent advocacy from the student union, the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) in Kwara state has announced a reduction in tuition fees for the 2022/2023 academic session. The initial fees, which ranged between N138,240 and N254,640 for fresh students and N69,360 and N103,560 for returning students, have now been revised following discussions between the university's management and the student union.
President Joseph Ologundudu, who heads the university's student union, expressed his satisfaction with the management's decision. The new fees, varying by course, now range between N114,720 and N215,820 for new students and N52,700 and N91,430 for returning students. This represents a considerable reduction from the initial rates, initially ranging from N138,240 to N254,640 for new students and N69,360 to N103,560 for returning students.
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The revised fee structure was officially released on November 28 after the initial fees were disclosed on November 24 across the university's official social media channels. President Ologundudu extended his appreciation to the university management for the considerate adjustment, signaling relief for students who had voiced concerns over the affordability of education.
Nigerians took to social media to express their opinions on the slashed tuition fees. While some commended the reduction, others questioned the difference in fees for returning students, emphasizing the need for affordable education.
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President Ologundudu's role in championing the cause for fee reduction has been pivotal, and students are now hopeful that the adjusted fees will alleviate financial burdens. This development follows a previous announcement of an increase in undergraduate fees, which faced strong opposition from both students and the student union.
The reduction in tuition fees aligns with ongoing conversations about the accessibility of education, and the university community anticipates a positive impact on the academic journey of its students. As students prepare to resume academic activities, the revised fees provide a reprieve and contribute to the university's commitment to fostering an environment conducive to learning.
