In a statement released on Wednesday, NANS Senate Clerk, Abdulyekinn Odunayo, denounced the fee as excessive and harmful to students. Odunayo described the new policy as an attempt to commercialize education, warning that it would impose an unnecessary financial burden on students, many of whom are already facing severe economic challenges.
He emphasized that the harsh economic climate is already affecting Nigerian students, and this new fee structure raises questions about NECO’s dedication to education access.
“The N50,000 fee is an outrageous demand from NECO,” the statement read. “It will deepen financial exclusion, particularly for disadvantaged students, and calls into question NECO’s commitment to providing education for all.”
NANS further criticized the lack of transparency in NECO’s fee structure and expressed concerns about potential mismanagement of funds. The student body has called for an immediate reversal of the fee and its reduction to a more reasonable amount, in line with the financial realities facing students.
“We urge NECO to extend the reprint request deadline to five years and engage with stakeholders to ensure that student-centered decisions are made,” the statement concluded.
NANS vowed to continue advocating for affordable, accessible, and quality education for all students, warning that it would not tolerate policies that exploit students or undermine the education system.
