The University of Lagos (UNILAG), has recently made adjustments to the tuition fees payable by its undergraduate students.
Previously, students enrolled at the institution paid N19,000, but now the management has fixed new fees as follows: N190,250 for students studying medicine, N140,250 for courses that require laboratory and studio facilities, and N100,750 for programmes that do not require lab and studio usage.
A statement issued by the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) UNILAG branch on July 20, 2023, revealed that the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, met with representatives of the three non-academic staff unions to discuss issues concerning their members’ welfare.
During the meeting, the VC disclosed the proposed fee increments for undergraduate students of UNILAG.
The new charges were set nationally and, as such, could not be modified for specific categories of students, as explained by the VC in response to a request for a rebate for staff members with children in the university.
The statement also mentioned that SSANU representative Rasaki Yusuf raised concerns about hostel accommodation for staff wards.
In response, the VC promised that a percentage of accommodation would be reserved for staff wards, but there was no guarantee that all staff children would secure hostel spaces.
Aside from the tuition fee hike, other issues discussed during the meeting included overtime, shift allowance, hazard allowance implementation, staff medical screening, stagnation, the status of UNILAG International School tutors, and the case of one staff member, Dr. Arinye.
UNILAG has taken these steps to address financial matters and improve its facilities and services for the benefit of its students and staff.