Reps seek suspension of fee hikes in public institutions
The House of Representatives has urged the FG to suspend proposed school fee increases in public tertiary institutions amid concerns over rising education Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-seek-suspension-of-fee-hikes-in-public-institutions/
The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to increase funding for public tertiary institutions and suspend proposed increases in school fees, as rising education costs may hinder access to higher education. The motion, sponsored by Ifeoluwa Ehindero, a member representing Ondo State's Akoko-South West/Akoko-South East Federal Constituency, gained widespread support in the House.
Ehindero emphasized that the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) was established based on existing tuition benchmarks and institutional cost measures, warning that abrupt fee hikes could jeopardize its objectives. He noted that several public institutions had recently raised fees by over 100%, without broad consultation or consideration of the economic challenges faced by many Nigerian families.
The House urged the Federal Ministry of Education and the National Universities Commission (NUC) to engage with institution management to review their tuition structures in line with current economic realities.
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