New PDP Governor Announces 50% Slash in State University Tuition Fees

• The governor of Taraba State, Agbu Kefas, has announced a 50% reduction in the state's university tuition fees to cushion against the effect of the subsidy removal on the people of the state
• The development was disclosed in a statement signed by the governor's spokesperson, Emmanuel Bello, on Wednesday
• Parents and students of the state university expressed their gratitude to the governor, adding that the removal of the fuel subsidy has made life difficult for them

Jalingo, Taraba - Agbu Kefas, the governor of Taraba State, has announced a reduction in the state university tuition fee by 50% over the current hardship brought about by the removal of fuel subsidy.

Emmanuel Bello, the spokesperson to the governor, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, July 5, The Punch reported.

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Bello said the governor revealed his decision at the Taraba State University while noting that one of his major priorities was to give quality education to the state's people.

The governor then declared a state of emergency in the state's education sector.

Kefas, who won the March 18 governorship election in the state under the umbrella of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), further expressed commitment to free education at the primary and secondary school levels.

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Many students from the state university expressed their satisfaction and joy in the development, adding that the reduction in school fees would enhance their lives.

The statements read in part:

“Some parents said the hardship occasioned by the removal of fuel subsidy has made payments of school fees difficult. They said the slash has raised their hopes.”

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The governor also hinted that plans were underway to pay pensioners and retirees.

This is coming at a time when the cost of living in Nigeria has inflated by over 100% due to the removal of the fuel subsidy and the stopping of the multiple exchange rates.

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Legit.ng earlier reported that President Bola Tinubu signed the student loan bill into an act in his second week in office. This will allow students to apply for loans to pay their school fees.

The development came when the Nigerian president announced the removal of the fuel subsidy and stopped the multiple exchange rate of the country's currency to the dollar.

Source: Legit.ng