University of Jos announces new school charges despite NANS Stance

– Fresh and Returning Undergraduates to pay N160,000 and N216,000 Respectively as school fees.

The Authorities of the University of Jos have announced new school charges that new and returning students are expected to pay on commencement of the 2022/2023 academic session. According to information published on the University website https://www.unijos.edu.ng/NewUnijosSchoolChargesStructureForNewandReturningStudents.

The statement reveals that while returning Undergraduate Students are to pay the sum of N160,000, Fresh Undergraduate Students are to pay a whooping sum of 216,000, this is against the initial 45,000 flat rate for returning and new students aside pre-registration fees. 

The increase in school charges also affects Postgraduate Students pursuing Postgraduate Diplomas (PGD), Masters of Science (M. Sc) and Master of Art (M. A), as well as Masters in Education (M. Ed). 

NEW STUDENTS M. SC N400,000

RETURNING: 350,000 (ARTS & HUMANITARIAN)

SCIENCE:

NEW STUDENTS: N450,000

RETURNING STUDENTS: N400,000

M.PHIL/PH.D FULLTIME:

NEW STUDENTS: N450,000

RETURNING: N400,000

SCIENCES:

NEW STUDENTS: N500,000

RETURNING: N450,000. Foreign student are expected to pay over N1,000,000 across board.

Recall that the Federal Government announced the siging into law of the Students Loan Act. The act provides students eligible to get loans to fund their education and the criteria for accessing student loans. However, few days ago, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) condemned the planned increment of school fees by tertiary institutions in the country, and demanded the suspension of the increase in fees.

In a statement signed by the National Public Relations Officer, Giwa Temitope and released on Sunday 23rd July 2023, NANS declared that the government’s action is “insensitive” and “embarrassing”.

The association also stressed that the government has what it takes to fund education and make it accessible, noting that the introduction of the students’ loan scheme was a sham and a bait to make Nigerians accept fee increments.

The association stated that there is no justification for an increase in school fees across tertiary institutions and Unity Schools, adding that those who have implemented the policy should reverse it immediately.

It remains to be seen if the Federal Government will wade into the issue, now that University of Jos, a Federal Institution has gone ahead to announce new school charges.