The students’ wing of the Coalition of Northern Groups on Wednesday protested against the increase in school fees and other levies across tertiary institutions in the North.
The national coordinator of CNG , Jamilu Aliyu, who raised the issues during a press conference in Abuja said institutions such as Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi in the North-East; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria in the North-West; all with over 100 per cent increase in school fees and Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai in Niger State in the North-Central with over 60 per cent increase was very worrisome.
“If the fee hike is not reviewed downward, it may force many students to drop out of school and increase social vices, as students may be compelled to survive by all means. We, therefore, urge the government at all levels to revert to the old fee to enable students from poor and marginalised families to access tertiary education and break the chain of poverty.
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