Akinsola Ayomide
In a major win for the students of the University of Ibadan, the Students’ Union has announced several key victories following extensive negotiations with the University management. These include a two-week extension of the fee payment and course registration deadline, the commencement of disbursements under the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), and the reversal of studio fees for certain faculties.
Initially, the University had set June 6, 2025, as the deadline for the payment of school fees and course registration. However, following pressure and dialogue from the Students’ Union, a new deadline of Friday, June 20, 2025, has been secured. The Union emphasized that the initial eight-week window was insufficient in light of the economic challenges faced by many students nationwide.
This extension gives the students enough time to settle their obligations without being unfairly disadvantaged. In another positive development, the Union confirmed that funds under the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) would begin disbursing imminently. They have received commitments from both NELFUND and the University administration, and students who applied are urged to begin checking their wallets from June 4, 2025, for updates.
Additionally, the Students’ Union reported tangible progress on the issue of refunds and reversed charges. Students who had overpaid in the previous session have begun receiving refunds, and the process is said to be actively underway.The Union also announced that the studio fees charged to 300 to 500-level students of the Faculty of Technology and the Department of Science & Technology Education under the Faculty of Education have been reversed. The Union reaffirmed that these fees had been previously misapplied and unjustified.
The leadership assured students of its unwavering commitment to transparency and accountability. “We will continue to monitor and evaluate the situation holistically—top-bottom and bottom-top—to ensure that no student is left behind due to financial or administrative barriers,” the memo concluded.
