TASUED Students in Massive Protests over Massive Increase of Tuition Fees

Protests have rocked Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijagun, following the jerking up of the tuition fees for the 2023/2024 academic session.

The Ogun State Government controlled institution raised the tuition fees for both the incoming and returning students.

For the fresh students in education programmes, the new tuition fee is N230,000  while returning students will pay N180,000, instead of the present N76,500.

For pure courses, fresh students will pay N240,000  while returning students have their tuition raised from N80,500 to N240,000.

The students on Monday morning, staged protests at the campus gate and various locations within the campus.

They carried tree stems, and placards inscribed with various inscriptions, to protests the new tuition fees, which they regard as arbitrary and outrageous, considering the economic situation in the country.

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The university students union of government in a statement, said the new tuition fees are unjust, and placed unnecessary burden on both the incoming and returning students.

Education is a right, and it should be accessible to all. We want to assure you that we are actively working to address this issue. We will engage in communication with the university management to express our concerns and negotiate for a fair and affordable education.

Meanwhile, we encourage each one of you to stand together and say No to this fee increment. We must unite as a strong and collective voice to make our concerns heard.

The Students’ Union President, Akinjetan Emmanuel, said the protest aims to send a strong message to the university management.

“We refuse to accept this burden on our shoulders. It is crucial that we continue to raise our voices and make our concerns heard. By participating in the protest, we are advocating for a fair and affordable education,” he said.