Governor of Abia State and Visitor to the Abia State University Uturu (ABSU), Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, yesterday, directed the management of the university to immediately nullify/cancel the 350 per cent school fees increase it made.
The governor’s directive was announced in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Onyebuchi Ememanka, stating: “The increment, which is by over 350 per cent, is unacceptable to the state government, especially in view of current economic realities in the country.”
The CPS also stated that the governor further directed the university management to engage with relevant stakeholders in the university community and have robust discussions before contemplating any geometric hike in school fees. He assured that the state government would continue to support the institution with subventions. He added that the governor, while acknowledging that it is becoming increasingly challenging…
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