The Muslim Students Society of Nigeria, MSSN, Obafemi Awolowo University branch has reacted to the decision of the management of OAU to increase the institution’s fees.
Recall that the management of the University on Tuesday announced the new school fees payable by both new and returning students of the institution ahead of the 2023/2024 academic session.
A statement released by its Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Olarewaju said the revised fees are applicable to the 2023 academic session alone.
The statement noted that the adjustments were approved during an emergency meeting of the University Senate on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, and cut across various faculties.
According to him, “for those in the Faculties of Arts, Law and Humanities , the ‘freshers’ will pay #151, 200 while returning students of the same faculties will pay #89,200.
“For those in the Faculties of Technology and Science, the new students will pay #163, 200 and the returning students of the same faculties are to pay #101, 200.
“In addition, the new students being admitted into the Faculties in the College of Health Sciences, and the Faculty of Pharmacy are to pay #190, 200 ( new students) and #128, 200 ( returning students) respectively. “
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Speaking with our correspondent on Friday, the Amir of MSSN OAU, Abdulhameed Araromi, said the organization is still deliberating on how they can lessen the effect of the fees on the Muslim students.
He said, “ It’s been a concern on our side also since the school released the fee structure. However, we are still deliberating on how best we can lessen the effect of the fee on the students especially the Muslim students. We seek Allah’s guidance in our dealings.”
