PG students protests fee hike in UNN

Enugu—Post-graduate students of the University
of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN, yesterday barricaded the
office of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ben
Ozumba, in protest against hike in their tuition
fees, describing the increase from N65,000 to
N145,000 as outrageous.
The placard-carrying protesters, numbering over
200, marched round the school and barricaded the
VC’s office.
Spokesman of the students, Mr. Paul Haaga, said:
“To us, the increment is outrageous. We are not
against any increment, but it should be reasonable.
It is not fair to increase the fees for a session
of nine months from N69,000 to N145,000. Where
do they expect us to get that kind of money?
“We will continue this protest until the university
reduces it. I do not think it is a crime for one to
further his education in UNN.”
Dean of Post-Graduate School, Professor A.
Ubachukwu, who addressed the students, said:
“Government does not give any allocation for
postgraduate school as it is assumed that post-
graduate students are adult and can pay cost for
their education.
“I use my personal money at times to run the PG
school. I have been talking with some of your
leaders on this issue for some time now and we
compared notes with other universi-ties before the
increment on PG school fees was made.”
He commended them for the peaceful protest,
adding “you are matured and responsible.
“The increase is in your interest as it will enable
you to graduate on time and enhance teaching and
learning.”