NULASS Backs NANS Call For Nationwide Protest Against UNILAG Tuition Fee Increases....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The National Union of Lagos State Students (NULASS) has announced its unwavering support for the upcoming nationwide protest organized by the National Association of Nigeria Students (NANS) scheduled for September 13, protesting against the recent tuition fee hikes.

Akinlola Shasanya, President of NULASS, conveyed this commitment during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Monday. He confirmed that NULASS members would actively participate in this solidarity movement.

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On September 6, students from the University of Lagos (UNILAG) took to the streets in protest against the fee increases imposed by the university’s administration. The institution had recently raised the tuition fees from a previous amount of slightly over N19,000 to over N190,000.

NANS has also issued a call to all tertiary institutions and Unity Schools across the country to refrain from implementing further fee hikes. NANS pledged to mobilize its members nationwide to protest such fee adjustments.

Shasanya emphasized, “NULASS, as the foremost indigenous students’ body in Nigeria, will extend our unwavering support following the recent events at UNILAG, Akoka. We express our wholehearted support for the nationwide protest organized by NANS on September 13. We are fully committed to participating in the fight against the exorbitant tuition fee increases.”

He further stated, “Your pursuit of justice and fairness in education is entirely justified, and we believe that unity and determination will lead us to success.”

Additionally, Shasanya condemned the actions of police officers who were reported to have deployed tear gas canisters against the peaceful UNILAG student protesters on September 6.

He expressed, “We have closely monitored the regrettable stance taken by the UNILAG management, and we are deeply concerned about the conduct of the Nigeria Police Force towards Nigerian students. These were students who were peacefully demonstrating against the significant fee hikes proposed by UNILAG management.”

In the spirit of solidarity and activism, Shasanya affirmed, “We firmly believe that victory is assured when we stand united in our cause. Consequently, we will mobilize our members to actively participate in the solidarity movement.”

Shasanya concluded by emphasizing that the protests would persist until the UNILAG administration reevaluates and revises its substantial tuition fee increments, declaring, “We remain steadfast in our dedication to this just and essential battle for the rights of Nigerian students.”