, Rotimi Akeredolu, has slashed the tuition fees of students of the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko.
With the controversy refusing to die since then, political opponents had latched on to it, using it as a political tool against the government., had hinted last week that he would consider a downward review of the fees, after it became an item of debate and a campaign point for the opposition. The memo noted that the cut in the fees followed an earlier appeal by students and in view of the economic effect of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country on parents and students.
“Consequently, the Visitor has approved the underlisted reduction of tuition fees with effect from the 2019/2020 academic session, as recommended by Council.”Returning students of the Department of Sciences had their fees reduced from N150,000 to N120,000.Students in Agriculture will now pay N100,000 instead of N150,000.00; Arts also will pay N80,000 instead of N100,000.However, the governor did not reduce the fees of those in Law; as it still remains N150,000.