NSUK Clarifies No Increase in School Fees, Third Semester Program Here to Stay – VC
Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK) has confirmed that school fees have not been increased, addressing concerns spread by misleading sources. The Third Semester program, which is optional and aimed at students with carry-overs, is set to continue, with Senate set to review its cost.
Mary Nwaeze 
The Vice-Chancellor of Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), Professor Sa’adatu Hassan Liman, has reaffirmed that the University has not increased school fees. She made this clarification during a security meeting on Monday, 23rd September 2024, with key stakeholders, including security agencies, student union leaders, and religious organizations, held at the Senate Chamber of the University.
Addressing concerns over rumors of a fee hike, Professor Sa'adatu explained that some individuals, dissatisfied with the introduction of the Third Semester program, were spreading false information about a fee increase to incite protests scheduled for Wednesday, 25th September 2024.
"The University management has not raised school fees, and if any changes were to be made, students would be involved in the discussions to ensure inclusivity," she assured.
She also highlighted that the Third Semester program, which is optional, was introduced to help students with multiple carry-overs. The program, lasting three weeks, allows students to retake courses without waiting for the next academic session.
The Vice-Chancellor further clarified that the Twenty Thousand Naira fee per course for the Third Semester was to cover lecturers’ compensation, and emphasized that this initiative, which has been embraced by other Nigerian universities, has come to stay at NSUK.
However, the University Senate will deliberate on the current charge and may reconsider the cost of the Third Semester program. Professor Sa’adatu also warned that security measures had been heightened to prevent any disruption to the ongoing second-semester examinations.
The meeting was attended by Principal Officers, the Chairman of the Committee of Deans and Directors, security personnel from Keffi, and representatives from both religious groups and student bodies on campus.
