An official memo has been issued to both part-time and full-time students of Yaba College of Technology, (YABATECH), Lagos, to stay off-campus until further notice.
This is as a result of suspected planned protest by students over the increment of tuition fees by the school management.
In a circular signed by the institution’s registrar, Dr. Emmanuel Akinwale, he stated that learning activities would continue online.
“Due to unforeseen circumstances, College management has decided to reschedule all learning activities, including revisions and registration for part-time examinations, to hold online effective Monday, October 14, 2024.
“Consequently, no part-time or full-time student is expected on campus until further notice.
“All students are hereby advised to take note of this development and stay off campus until further notice,” the statement reads partly.
However, a separate statement, signed by the institution’s Students Union Government (SUG) Vice President, Comr. Lawal Idowu Omotola, he said:
“We understand the challenges you are facing regarding the recent school fee increment. As fellow students, we are fully aware of the financial strain this has caused, especially in these trying times. Please, know that the Student Union Government stands with you, and we are committed to advocating for the best interest of all students.” he said.
He stressed that the students’ union intensified dialogue with the institution’s management has yielded positive outcomes, outlining the breakdown of the tuition fees.
“We successfully negotiated reductions ranging from 30-40% in the first round, and through persistent efforts, further reductions were achieved.
“While these reductions are significant, the steep increase of over 100% initially and the limited timeframe to pay remain pressing issues. With exams just three to four weeks away, many students, especially part-timers, are finding it difficult to gather the required funds in such a short time.
“We, the Student Union Government, are with you through this difficult period and will continue to push for fair solutions. We believe that through dialogue, a mutual understanding can be reached, and your voices will be heard,” he said.
