TASUED Student Seen Pleading with Tai Solarin Statue to Lower School Fees, Goes Viral

A student from Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) has captured social media's attention after addressing the statue of the late Tai Solarin to request a reduction in school fees.

The heartfelt moment, shared widely on TikTok, shows the student standing before the iconic monument, delivering an emotional plea on behalf of TASUED students struggling with rising tuition costs.

In her direct address to the revered educationist, she said, “Our father, Tai Solarin, you may not know me, but I know you well. Our school fees are too high; I plead with you, please reduce it.”

The video has since gone viral, drawing waves of reactions from social media users who appreciated her creativity and boldness while empathizing with the financial burdens faced by students.

Social Media Reactions

One user, mǐc_k-eY, humorously commented, “See how the man stand like ‘do your worst’ .”

S lamented the high tuition, writing, “Imagine we Dey pay 170k, and freshers should be paying almost 200k plus like it’s a private university.”

Another user, musty, added a playful note, “Baba was like E o ti ri nkan nkan Mariwo Leri. Egungun nbo leyin .”

Teamsworld07 quipped about modern expenses, saying, “He wan start to Dey wear Correct polo and Jeans, na why school fees go up  Baba wan use GLE.”

RICKY joked about a supernatural twist, writing, “Imagine the man come lay hand on you as you talk .”

Ayomide, a TASUED alumnus, expressed gratitude for completing their studies, “Of Tata❤️ school fees hmm thank God am done  Baba will hear.”

This lighthearted yet impactful moment highlights the struggles many Nigerian students face due to the rising cost of education.