Reps Direct NUC to Halt Fees Increment by Federal Universities.

The House of Representatives has directed the National Universities Commission, (NUC) to immediately halt the implementation of the increase of fees by Federal Universities across the country.

The House also mandated the Committee on Tertiary Education and Services (when constituted) to investigate the matter, with a view to finding lasting solutions to the challenges.

This was sequel to a motion by a member from Kano state Mr Aliyu Madaki, during plenary.

Madaki expressed concern that the hike in fees by some federal universities across the country is happening against the worsening poverty level, rate of unemployment and the recent fuel price hike.

The lawmaker highlighted that the increase could cause disruptions for a number of students who cannot afford the fees, while many of them would be forced to defer their studies, others could drop out.

According to him, the hike may aggravate the already volatile situation in the country as students are already making threats which could lead to an uprising against the Federal Government, with grievous consequences for the country as a whole.

He stated further that tertiary education is imperative in fostering growth, reducing poverty, and boosting the prosperity of any nation.