Governor of Kwara State, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, on Thursday directed the authorities of Kwara State University, Malete, to suspend the payment of departmental levies and refund those who had initially paid.
The governor, who emulated his counterparts in Lagos and Ogun states, said the decision is targeted at reducing the economic hardship on parents.
Last week, Lagos reverted the tuition fee of the Lagos State University (LASU) to the old rate after about three years.
Ogun also recently announced a slash in the fees of all state-owned tertiary institutions.
In a statement signed by Dr. Muyideen Akorede, senior special assistant to the governor on media and communication, the governor urged university authorities to always give adequate notice before introducing fees, adding that he will continue to promote policies that will make education affordable.
“The Governor said the University authorities have been directed to provide adequate notice and convenient installments options when introducing fees and levies as this will make it easier for students, parents and guardians to pay,” the statement read.
“As a responsive leader he decided to cancel the departmental levies following complaints by students and their families and in view of the prevailing economic situation in the country.
“Stressing that he remains committed to expanding access to all levels of education, Governor Ahmed pointed out that the reduction of fees at the University in 2012 was to reduce the burden placed on parents by their children’s tertiary education. “Alhaji Ahmed admitted that tertiary education especially in specialized and science courses is expensive all over the world but stressed that he will continue to work hard to find innovative ways of making education more affordable for all.”

http://www.thecable.ng/kwara-cancels-payment-of-levies-by-students

Human Development is the key. Up APC! Up The Strongest Opposition Party In Africa

Leaders should be able to balance Human Development and infrastructural Development. Thanks to All APC government in the country.

The governor’s work is not just noticed outside of Nigeria, it is reverenced. No governor in the history of Osun and possibly in Nigeria has ever been invited to address the prestigious British House of Commons in London. In recognition of the O-MEAL food project in Osun, Aregbesola was asked to address the House in January. Is Aregbesola a perfect man? No. Has he been a perfect governor of the state with no errors and mistakes? No. Has he equally impacted every city and village in Osun? No! Is life in Osun State better under Aregbesola than it was in the preceding years? Absolutely yes!And voters remembered this last Saturday.

APC should thank the Almighty God that this couldn't be her power and might but his grace. Still on an APC government in Osun

They remembered the free computer tablets preloaded with different tutorial notes, past examination questions, and textbooks on 17 subjects freely distributed to pupils to optimise learning. They remembered free protein-rich meals served to 300,000 elementary school pupils (Basic 1-4) which cost the government an estimated N3.6bn annually. They remembered N84,000 have so far been spent on each elementary pupil and N30, 000 on each secondary school pupil. They remembered 750,000 pieces of new uniforms that have been distributed free to pupils.They remembered the brand new factory producing computer tablets, cell phones, plasma TV in Ilesha that will offer employment to tens of thousands of unemployed youths and help them raise a family. Anyone can disagree with Aregbesola on personal style and mannerism, but voters agreed that he has achieved so much in so short a period that he easily passes as one of the best governors in Nigeria today. These are some of the reasons why he won last Saturday’s election.

New strategy from apc, hope they won't increase the fees once elections are over.

God bless the people of Ekiti. What a difference that election has made in Nigerian politics.

atlwireles: God bless the people of Ekiti. What a difference that election has made in Nigerian politics.

Good news.... More of this plzzzzzzz.......

atlwireles: God bless the people of Ekiti. What a difference that election has made in Nigerian politics.

True talk.

This is what we need.

atlwireles: God bless the people of Ekiti. What a difference that election has made in Nigerian politics.

It tells you there's no monopoly for a ruling party in Southwest and her environs but its otherwise in South south

Ayekotoo:
It tells you there's no monopoly for a ruling party in Southwest and her environs but its otherwise in South south

Is that your spin no probs

What a move... kudos

Welcomed development! Hopefully this is not a trick to throw dust in the students eyes!! Something like introducing another levy somehow later!!

The fear of 2015 is biting hard on these politifcians.

atlwireles: God bless the people of Ekiti. What a difference that election has made in Nigerian politics.

Ekiti people are Pacemakers & Game-Changers.
APC buckling-up for 2015.
I only pray Nigerians don't fall for this desperate strategy.

All 2015 poliTRICKS

God bless Nigeria.

Is dat wat they want to use to campaign

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My state enter news today... Good development sha

This one wey all of una dey reduce fees left and right , I hope say no be because of upcoming election baa? Anyways, for your info, election na Valentine's day next year, and ppl fit ask you say what av you being doing all dis years ? #ekitidonyarnuwarning

Tell these politricktians to stop playing on our intelligence...what were they looking for the past 3 years...


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nice development....education for all#

All na ƒό̲̣̣̣̥̥̊я̲̣̣̥ campaign.ƜЂy dem п̥̥̲̣̣̣̥ό̲̣̣̣̥̥̊ reduce am before?ƜЂy is it that when d̶̲̥̅̊ε̲̣̣̣y see say election is less than a year d̶̲̥̅̊ε̲̣̣̣y are doing that?brain d̶̲̥̅̊ε̲̣̣̣y sha.ℓ̊ see tinubu work in dz oooo

Beautiful!

What of private universities?

(Covenant and Madonna universities)

Nau we are in the Era of Schl Fees reduction... Will Private Institution take a leaf frm ds....

















Dt can only b answered by the gods

bunmioguns: .

this is the second time I'm catching you in two days!


Seun, come arrest this man o.

Hi mom wave back if you can see me

APC governors have suddenly realized the voting power of students.