RUN justifies fee hike, cites inflation, high running costs

The Vice-Chancellor of Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun State, Prof Shadrach Akindele, has attributed the recent increase in tuition fees to prevailing economic realities and the university’s commitment to maintaining high standards of education.
Speaking to journalists during a press briefing on Monday to mark the university’s 18th convocation, Prof Akindele explained that higher institutions must align with the federal government’s new minimum wage structure to retain qualified academic and non-academic staff.
“Virtually every university has adjusted its fees for the current academic session. Even federal institutions that do not charge tuition have raised other fees. The simple rea...