The Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) has become a battleground as students stage a massive protest against a staggering 100% increase in tuition fees imposed by the school management.
The uproar was triggered by the recent release of the fee schedule for the upcoming 2023/2024 academic session, which revealed a drastic spike in tuition. Freshers found themselves staring at an astronomical surge from N108,000 to N240,000, while returning students were astonished to see their fees skyrocket from N29,000 to N131,000.
In response to this unwelcome news, students took to the streets and effectively shut down the campus in a peaceful but resolute demonstration. The impact of their protest rippled beyond the university grounds, causing disruptive traffic jams along the Akure-Ilesha road and prompting some motorists to make abrupt U-turns.
Amidst this chaos, FUTA’s spokesperson, Adegbenro Adebanjo, remained inaccessible for comment as our report was being compiled. The deafening silence from the institution’s management only adds fuel to the fire, leaving the fate of the students and the university in a precarious state of uncertainty.
