UNILAG speaks on alleged extra hike in school fees

The University of Lagos has reacted to the reports that the institution has added extra charges to its earlier increased fees, saying such is fake news.

The UNILAG had in July, increased its fees from N19,000 to N190,250 for students studying medicine and N140,250 for students whose courses require laboratory and studio use.

In a press statement on Friday, the Head of the communication Unit, Adejoke Alaga-Ibraheem, explained that the reports that the University added additional charges to its earlier increments is “untrue and meant to misinform” the public.

Alaga-Ibraheeem said institution did not issue any other notice of increment apart from the “Adjusted Obligatory Fees” for new and returning undergraduate students.

The statement read, “The University of Lagos wishes to explicitly refute unsubstantiated claims making the rounds that the university has “slammed additional unauthorised charges to its earlier increments.

“For the avoidance of doubt, the University of Lagos Management hereby categorically  states that this is not the case.”

She urged students and parents to disregard the information, adding that the management understood the economic situation of the nation.

“Management is not unmindful of the prevailing economic realities, and as of the date of this disclaimer, has not issued any other notice of increment apart from the “Adjusted Obligatory Fees for New and Returning Undergraduate Students” published in its Information Flash News Bulletin.

“The University Management understands the importance of accurate, verifiable and timely information, and views with utmost concern the attempt to spread false narratives that undermine its integrity.

“Members of the university community and general public, especially students and their families are, therefore, implored to rely on the official communication channels of the university for announcements, notice, or updates regarding fees, policies, or any otherinformation relating to the University,” the statement added.