By Akinwale Kasali
Students of the Osun State Polytechnic, OSPOLY, Iree, have showered praises on Governor Ademola Adeleke for suspending the New Fee Implementation that would have seen new students paying N112,850, as against the old fee of N67,850, while returning students would pay N97,300 as against N57,300.
A memo signed by the Permanent Secretary, Osun State Ministry of Education, Adelani Aderinola, addressed to the acting Rector of the polytechnic, dated December 15, indicated that the new fee regime was to take effect from the commencement of the 2023 academic session.
The decision to halt the increment in the School fees has been applauded by the National Association of University Students, NAUS, Osun Campus Monitoring Committee.
NAUS, in a statement on Saturday, signed by its Chairman and Deputy, Eruobami Ayobami and Oyedele Omowunmi respectively, said that “the tuition fee for fresh students was (earlier) increased from N67,850 to N112,850 for students offering science-related courses while those offering management-related courses were asked to pay N97,300 from the initial N57,300.”
The reversal was approved in a bid to make it clear that the Governor is prioritising the interest of Nigerian students.
“As Nigerian students, we want to commend the efforts of the governor and as well as the Osun State Government on this action, and we further implore you to do more,” the statement added.
