Outrage as University of Ibadan Fees Skyrocket for New Intakes, Soaring Up to N412,000
The University of Ibadan (UI) has stirred uproar as it implements a substantial fee increase for fresh students, with fees reaching up to N412,000, marking a 480% hike.
Chris Oyeoku Okafor 
In a shocking development, the University of Ibadan (UI) has ignited controversy with a significant hike in fees for its fresh students, sparking outrage and concern among stakeholders. Reports reveal that the fee increment, reaching an alarming 480%, has left many questioning the university's affordability and accessibility.
According to multiple student sources, the revised rates, published on the university's online portals, have caused uproar within the student community. While the UI dean of student affairs initially acknowledged the hike, further inquiries were met with silence, adding fuel to the growing discontent.
University authorities have remained tight-lipped, with the university's Public Relations Officer indicating that detailed fee structures will soon be available on the student portals. However, leaked screenshots from students' portals paint a grim picture, with fees skyrocketing to as high as N412,000, including utility and technology charges.
The drastic fee increase, amounting to a staggering 492.5% compared to the previous academic year, has sent shockwaves through the academic sphere. Notably, courses like medicine are bearing the brunt of the hike, further exacerbating concerns over affordability and equity in education.
This latest development comes amidst a backdrop of fee hikes in federal universities across Nigeria, with institutions citing rising operational costs as justification. However, such steep increments have sparked nationwide protests, forcing some universities to reconsider their decisions.
As stakeholders grapple with the implications of the fee surge, questions arise about the university's commitment to providing accessible education to all. The outcry underscores the urgent need for transparency and dialogue between university management and students to address concerns and ensure the preservation of academic integrity and inclusivity.
