Authorities of the University of Ilorin Kwara state has succumbed to pressure by the Student Union management of the institution to reduce the tuition fees paid by students.
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) of the University, Prof Abayomi Omotesho, made this known after holding talks with the students’ Union headed by President Joseph Ologundudu.
Addressing the issue on its X handle, the institution revealed that the revised fees, differing by course, now stand between N114,720 and N215,820 for new students and N52,700 and N91,430 for returning students.
This adjustment represents a reduction from the previous rates, initially ranging from N138, 240 to N254, 640 for new students and N69, 360 to N103, 560 for returning students, depending on their chosen courses.
Developments regarding the revised charges were announced on November 28, after the release of the initial fees on November 24, across the university’s official social media channels. For the considerate adjustment of the school fees, President Ologundudu expressed gratitude to the university management for the gesture.
