President Bola Tinubu has taken decisive steps to support students of higher institutions across the country, in a bid to alleviate the impact of the fuel subsidy removal on Nigerian students.
This includes providing buses to student bodies in universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education, aiming to facilitate easier campus access amidst rising transportation costs. Additionally, to alleviate the financial burden on parents and guardians, President Tinubu has directed federal institutions of higher learning to refrain from arbitrary increases in sundry fees.
In a statement, Dele Alake, the Special Adviser to the President on Special Duties, Communications & Strategy, the President he urges citizens to defer any future increases whenever possible, thus easing the challenges faced by parents and students.
As part of his commitment to supporting vulnerable citizens during these challenging times, President Tinubu previously directed the release of over 200,000 Metric Tonnes of grains to families across 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
