Lautech students protest tuition fees increase

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LAUTECH STUDENTS PROTEST TUITION FEES INCREASE

Students of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, have taken to the streets to protest the recent increase in tuition fees by the university management.

The students, who were armed with placards and banners, marched through the streets of Ogbomoso, calling on the university authorities to reverse the decision. They also demanded that the government intervene to address the issue.

The tuition fees were increased by the university management in February, with undergraduate students now paying N200,000 per session, up from N150,000. Postgraduate students are expected to pay N300,000 per session, up from N250,000.

The students, who are from various faculties, including engineering, science, and arts, claimed that the increase was unfair and would put a strain on their finances. They also alleged that the university management had not provided adequate infrastructure and facilities to justify the hike in fees.

"We are not against paying fees, but we cannot afford this increase," said one of the protesting students. "We are calling on the government to intervene and ensure that our fees are reduced. We also want the university management to provide better facilities and infrastructure to justify the increase."

The students also accused the university management of not being transparent in its financial dealings, and demanded an audit of the university's finances.

The protest, which was peaceful, was attended by hundreds of students, who were joined by some members of the academic staff and alumni of the university.

The university management has yet to respond to the students' demands, but the students have vowed to continue their protest until their demands are met.

The LAUTECH students' protest is the latest in a series of protests by students in Nigeria against tuition fee increases. In recent months, students of several universities have taken to the streets to protest against fee hikes, citing financial constraints and lack of infrastructure as major concerns.