Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo has been praised by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) in the South-West for reducing tuition fees at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) in Ogbomoso by 25%.
Olatunji Adegboye, the South-West Coordinator of NANS, issued a statement in Ibadan on Wednesday expressing his gratitude.
The tuition fee reduction would improve LAUTECH’s status, according to the association, which described it as a sign of commitment to making education accessible and affordable.
The tuition fee reduction is a welcome development for LAUTECH students and all students in the South-West, according to the statement.
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“The news of the LAUTECH tuition fee reduction came at a time when the global economy is dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic’s challenges.
“We recognize the government of Oyo State’s decision as a remarkable sign of commitment to making education affordable to the state’s masses, despite the state’s economic challenges.”
“The Oyo State Government should not stop there,” NANS said, adding that “developmental projects on the campus, as well as adequate training for the university’s staff, should be added to the mix.”
The association urged other South-West state governments to develop policies and actions that would improve access to affordable, high-quality education for the general public.
He claims that the South-West is the country’s primary source of formal education, and that this heritage must be preserved.
