Idoma Students Reject BSU Tuition Hike, Demand Immediate Reversal

The National Association of Idoma Students (NAIS) has strongly opposed the recent tuition fee increase announced by the management of Benue State University (BSU), Makurdi, describing it as an unbearable financial burden on students amid the country’s economic struggles.

In a statement, NAIS President, Comrade Okoh Emmanuel Oche, condemned the hike as unfair and ill-timed, warning that the additional financial strain could force many students to abandon their education, ultimately affecting the state’s educational system.

“The timing of this tuition fee increase is highly insensitive, given the current economic downturn affecting households across the country. Many students may be left with no choice but to drop out, jeopardizing their future,” Oche stated.

NAIS vowed to resist the implementation of the fee hike and urged the university management to reconsider its decision. The association emphasized the need for dialogue and a more student-friendly approach to addressing financial challenges.

The Idoma student community has also expressed solidarity with the Students’ Union (SU) of Benue State University, firmly rejecting the proposed fee increase. NAIS further called on the Benue State Government and other student union bodies to support the SU’s efforts in ensuring a reversal of the decision.