A professor of Medical Microbiology and former Vice Chancellor, University of Lagos (UNILAG), Tolu Odugbemi, has urged management and heads of institutions to ensure that policies, rules, and regulations are adhered to in administering the nation’s universities.
But reacting to the development, a parent who pleaded anonymity, lamented that: “UNILAG is becoming a secondary school where students are asked to come to school with their own beddings. It’s unbelievable. This is a university that has just increased tuition and hostel fees.”
The Vice-Chancellor also reiterated that “No UNILAG student would drop out of the institution due to fees”. She stressed that the aim of the university was to deliver quality education to its students regardless of class, tribe or creed.
The communique stated that, “There should be a total reversal of the approved increment by the school management. On no account should any student pay the proposed school charges even if the payment portal is activated.”
“In the spirit of Aluta, we firmly believe that victory is certain when we stand united in our cause. To this end, we shall mobilise our members to join the solidarity movement,” Shasanya said.