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Federal universities in Nigeria remain tuition-free – Presidency

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The Presidency has dismissed reports on the purported increase in the tuition fees of federal universities across the country, saying the reports are inaccurate and incorrect.

 

In a statement signed by Dele Alake, Special Adviser to the President on Special Duties, Communications and Strategy, the presidency said it is aware that some universities recently announced an increase in the amount payable by students on sundry charges.

 

However, Alake clarified that the charges are not tuition fees, adding that โ€œfederal universities in Nigeria remain tuition-free.โ€

 

โ€œThe fact remains and we have confirmed that these are discretionary charges by each university for hostel accommodation, registration, laboratory and other charges. They are not tuition fees.โ€ he said.

 

โ€œAuthorities of these universities even made this fact clear enough in explaining the rationale behind these new fees.

 

โ€œFor the avoidance of doubts, federal universities in Nigeria remain tuition-free.โ€

 

Alake assured Nigerians that President Tinubu remained committed to his promise of ensuring that every Nigerian, regardless of the economic situation of their parents, has access to quality tertiary education.

 

He explained that โ€œIn addition to the Studentsโ€™ Loans Scheme, under the Student Loans Bill signed into law by President Tinubu last month, which will go into implementation ahead of the next academic session in September, the Federal Government will also strengthen other mechanisms to support indigent students.โ€

 

He submitted that work-study, merit-based scholarships and grants were parts of the plans to make sure all diligent students complete their education on time, notwithstanding their parentsโ€™ financial situation.

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