By Banji Ayoola
Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, (AAUA), Ondo State, has debunked the rumour that it had increased school fees being paid at the institution to N250, 000 per session.
It said on Thursday in a statement by the Acting Registrar, Mr. Opeoluwa Akinfemiwa, that there is no new increase of school fees being paid by students of the institution, which range between N80,000 and N150,000.
The statement said that the school fees payable in the university remain as negotiated with the students since April last year.
It explained that the demand during the recent protest of students was for the University to allow those who have not paid their school fees to write tests and examinations while they pay their school fees later.
It stated firmly and unequivocally that there is no new increase of school
fees in AAUA;. current school fees in AAUA range between N80,000 and N150,000; the
students are allowed to pay twice i.e. between N40,000 and N75,000 per
semester; the demand during the recent protest of students was for the
University to allow those who have not paid their school fees to write
tests/examinations while they pay their school fees later; and parents
and guardians are advised to ensure that their children and wards pay their
school fees without delay, especially since they have the option of paying
twice over two semesters.
It said: “For the avoidance of doubt, the schedule of school fees charged in
AAUA, with effect from April 2018 range between N80,000 and N150,000 per year,
depending on course or level of study.
“The above figures were negotiated with relevant stakeholders, including the
students and their parents, and finalized in April last year. It is instructive
to note that more than a session has passed since then and students have paid
without any issue.
“Management is hereby urging members of the public to note that the school
fees payable in Adekunle Ajasin University remain as negotiated with the students
since April last year.”
