Students of Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijagun, Ogun State, have trooped out in their numbers to kick against a newly introduced medical fee of ₦2,000 by the management of the university, chanting, ‘we say no to urgent 2k’.
The students, as a result of their agitation, boycotted the ongoing second semester examination on Friday, threatening to picket the university unless their demand is met.
Speaking to Newsmen, the President of TASUED Students Union Government, Abdul-Azeez Soneye, explained that the ₦2,000 medical fee was introduced on the students portal, all of a sudden.
Soneye insisted that the protest would continue if the management of the university refuses to cancel the new medical fee.
‘This protest action, which resulted in the cancellation of GNS221 exam earlier scheduled for Friday was as a result of the ₦2,000 medical fee payment that was introduced on the students portal.’
‘The union members have since taken a stance that the fee should be cancelled,’ the SUG President said.
He, however, disclosed that the university management opened a room for dialogue with the students, adding that a meeting was held immediately after the protest.
‘The meeting ended with both the management and students union members agreeing to reconvene on Thursday, 25TH of March, for further deliberation.’
‘We are resolute that the university management would surely listen to the plight of the students and grant this demand,’ he said.
In his message to students who could not sit for their papers on Friday, Soneye stated that, ‘We sincerely apologise for whatever inconvenience the protest might have caused you. We remain resolute as victory is certain. Aluta Continua!’
AFRICA DAILY NEWS, NEW YORK