A group, under the auspices of Zamfara State Concerned Citizens, has criticized the recent hike of tuition fees in institutions of higher learning, asking the Governor of the state, Dauda Lawal to intervene.
The cried out in its letter to the Governor, which was made available to journalists on Thursday, noting that with the tuition fees hike, many people would be discouraged from educating their children.
The letter read, “We bring to your attention, a pressing issue that demands your immediate intervention: the unjust and alarming increase in tuition fees at the Federal University Gusau, FUG.
“The Federal University Gusau, being a centre of academic excellence, has played a pivotal role in shaping the future of countless young individuals from our state. However, the recent exorbitant tuition fee hike has sent shockwaves through the student community and their families, jeopardizing the dreams and aspirations of many promising students who come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
“Education is not only a fundamental right but also the bedrock of progress and development for any society. The sudden and substantial increase in tuition fees has placed an unfair burden on students and their families, forcing many to reconsider pursuing higher education altogether.
“This unfortunate scenario undermines the core principles of equality and inclusiveness that Nigeria as a nation stands for.”
The group, while noting that the development has become worrisome to the parents, also called on the Federal Government to address the issue.
