NANS Warns Against Tuition Fee Hikes, Calls for Government Intervention
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has condemned the proposed tuition fee hikes by various universities, including the University of Lagos, Obafemi Awolowo University, and the University of Ibadan.
Chris Oyeoku Okafor 
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a strong warning against the proposed hike in tuition fees by universities nationwide. In a statement made by its Senate President, Akinteye Babatunde, in Ibadan, Oyo State, NANS condemned the recent moves by several Vice Chancellors to increase tuition and other associated fees.
Babatunde expressed the association's outrage, vowing to advocate tirelessly for the government to reverse these decisions. “We strongly condemn the recent moves by some Vice Chancellors across universities in Nigeria, including the University of Lagos, Obafemi Awolowo University, and the University of Ibadan, who are reportedly planning unjustifiable increments in tuition and other fees,” he stated.
He emphasized that such actions undermine the Federal Government's newly introduced Student Loan Scheme, which aims to alleviate financial burdens on students and their families. “These senseless actions are designed to frustrate the successful implementation of the scheme,” Babatunde said.
NANS is particularly concerned that these plans threaten President Bola Tinubu’s initiative to provide accessible education. “We call on President Tinubu to urgently investigate this anti-student agenda and take decisive action by sacking these Vice Chancellors who are determined to obstruct educational progress,” he added.
Babatunde further asserted that any attempts to inflate fees under the pretext of institutional development or financial constraints would not be tolerated. He urged all well-meaning Nigerians, including parents and education stakeholders, to stand against the proposed fee increments, advocating for a system where education is affordable and accessible to all.
“Education should be made affordable and accessible to all, not used as a tool for exploitation. We remain committed to defending the interests of Nigerian students and ensuring that the scheme is successfully implemented without unnecessary hindrances,” he concluded.
