OSPOLY Tuition Fee Hike Sparks Student Outcry
The authorities of the Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, have announced increments in the fees the students of the institution would be paying for the new academic session.
In a viral new school fees increment document obtained on Thursday, shows that the new and existing students for ND and HND would now be paying #147,000, #150,000 and 152,000 respectively.
Reacting, the leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Southwest Zone D berates the management decision to increase the tuition fee.
The decision to increase tuition fees for both freshers and satellite campuses at Osun State Polytechnic sparked dissatisfaction among students, prompting the NANS Southwest Zone D to release an official statement addressing the issue. The leadership expressed the need for a comprehensive review of the fee increment, considering its potential impact on students and their families.
Following the release from NANS Southwest Zone D, proactive measures have been undertaken to engage with the relevant authorities of Osun State Polytechnic. Phone calls have been placed to establish direct communication, ensuring that the concerns raised by the student body are conveyed promptly.
Constructive dialogues have been proposed with the management of Osun State Polytechnic and government officials responsible for education. These discussions aim to provide a platform for both parties to understand each other’s perspectives, address concerns, and work towards a fair and equitable resolution.
Simlarly,the National Association of Nigerian Students Joint Campus Council Osun State Axis rejected the management decision on the increase, while emphasizing that they are highly disappointed in the management and Osun government’s action.
The release reads; “The National Association of Nigerian Students Joint Campus Council Osun State Axis expresses profound concern and disappointment regarding recent actions taken by the management of Osun State Polytechnic Ire and, by extension, the Osun State government.
Additionally, the Osun State government should contemplate reducing school fees not increasing it, as the current fees do not align with economic reality let alone the increased one, especially considering the minimum wage in Osun. The recent exorbitant increase in fees may inflict lasting damage on the institution if corrective measures are not taken.
Emphasizing our stance against the commercialization of education in Osun State, we call upon the Polytechnic Management and the Osun State Government to promptly address our concerns by returning the school fees to their original amounts.
Failure to meet this demand will prompt students to take action to restore sanity to the institution, which the recent fee hike has disrupted for everyone.
