NANS Warns Tertiary Institutions Against Tuition Fee Increases
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a stern warning to heads of tertiary institutions across the country against unjustifiable increases in tuition fees. NANS also called for an immediate reduction in tuition fees across all tertiary institutions nationwide. The organization highlighted the hardships faced by students and urged the management of universities and colleges to prioritize the welfare of their students.
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The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a stern warning to heads of tertiary institutions across the country against unjustifiable increases in tuition fees, following the Federal Government's introduction of student loans under the NELFUND scheme.
In a statement signed by Comrade Okunomo Adewumi, NANS cautioned institutions that any unjustifiable increase in tuition fees would not be tolerated.
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The statement read, "Any institution found doing so will face the full wrath and consequences of NANS. We will mobilize our members and take decisive action against such institutions. The leadership of NANS is ready to wage war against any school that increases tuition fees under the guise of the student loan scheme."
NANS also called for an immediate reduction in tuition fees across all tertiary institutions nationwide. The organization highlighted the hardships faced by students and urged the management of universities and colleges to prioritize the welfare of their students.
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Regarding planned mass protests over the current economic situation in Nigeria, NANS urged its members to exercise patience and await the government's response to their demands. "While we understand the sentiments driving the proposed protest by well-meaning Nigerians, we urge our members to remain calm and observe the government’s response to our demands," the statement read.