Seriki Adinoyi in Jos
The Student Union Government (SUG) of the University of Jos (UNIJOS) has directed all newly admitted students to suspend the payment of school fees over what it described as alarming and unjustifiable increase that has resulted in the jacking up of the fees from N130,000 to N200,000 excluding the N30,000 acceptance fee.
In a press statement signed by SUG President, Jane Kangyang Pwajok, the union lamented that the hike in fees has placed undue burden on the students and their families thereby calling for a decisive action.
The union said that its directive for suspension of payment of fees was reached after consultations with faculty presidents, departmental presidents, tribal heads, and past and current union leaders, adding that the suspension of fees payment is one of the series of actions it has taken to address the situation.
The union has also directed all students of the university to wear black attire on Wednesday to mourn…
Source: Thisday Newspaper