The leadership of the Students’ Union of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has opposed the proposed increase in tuition and accommodation fees as announced by the university’s management.
The union disclosed this in a statement signed by the President, Omoboriowo Isaac, and Secretary General, Babatimehin Kinfeosi, following an emergency meeting with the school management.
According to the union, the university management has proposed a 50 per cent increase in sundry charges, and a 100 per cent increase in accommodation fees.
These increments, the union insists, are excessive and unfair to students.
In the statement, the union described the proposed hikes as “drastic and rash,” stressing that “it would continue to oppose any form of exploitation or unfair treatment of students.”
“We vehemently oppose this drastic and rash increment in fees. As a united union, we prioritise the interests of all students and are committed to protecting their well-being,” the statement reads in parts.
The union reassured students that it is actively engaging with the university management to ensure that the proposed fee hikes do not materialise.
The statement further reads: “We are exploring all measures to make sure our interests stand. We reiterate our stance against any form of exploitation or unfair treatment of Great Ife students, and we will continue to advocate for a total reversal of this decision.”
