The authorities of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, announced
further reduction in the tuition fees payable by students of institution, on
Thursday, just as it urged undergraduates to exhibit discipline and commitment
to their academic programmes. The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the
institution, Mr Abiodun Olanrewaju, said in a press release signed by him that the
slash in tuition fees was attributed to the fair treatment endorsed by the
management under the leadership of the vice chancellor, Professor Bamitale
Omole.
According to the release, “in a rare show of administrative magnanimity
in university management, Professor Bamitale Omole has, again, proved that he
runs an open and compassionate administration by graciously reducing the
charges payable by the students of the OAU, Ile-Ife.”
The release added that “the reduction is sequel to the appeals from
various stakeholders and the meetings held with the National Association of
Nigerian Students (NANS), Zone D South-West, the Students’ Union leadership of
Obafemi Awolowo University and other students’ stakeholders within and outside
the university.”
With the newly reduced charges, returning undergraduates in Law, Arts,
Social Sciences, Administration and Education (Arts) will now be paying N19,
700.
“Those in Science, Administration, Education
(Science), Technology and Agriculture will now pay N27,700, while students in
Medicine, Dentistry, Medical Rehabilitation, Nursing and Pharmacy will now pay
N30,700,” the release added.
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