Raise School Fees Of Public Universities, Says JABU VC
Summary
The Vice Chancellor of the Joseph Ayo Babalola University, (JABU) Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State, Prof Sola Fajana has blamed the declining rate of students applying into private universities on the poor economic situation in the country. Fajana advocated the narrowing down the gap between private and public university fees as he believes this will encourage more parents to …
Fajana advocated the narrowing down the gap between private and public university fees as he believes this will encourage more parents to consider private universities for their wards.
He urged the government to consider an upward review of the fees payable by students in public universities as this will cause parents will consider the advantages inherent in patronizing private institutions.
Professor Fajana noted that JABU has taken care of ravaging joblessness among graduates as all graduates of the institution are already trained in entrepreneurial skills thereby creating rooms for diversification by graduands.
About JABU
The Joseph Ayo Babalola University (JABU) is a private Nigerian university located in Ikeji-Arakeji in Osun State, established by the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Worldwide.
The university is named after the first Spiritual leader of Christ Apostolic Church,Joseph Ayo Babalola (1904–1959); it is located at the place where he was called by God to slay the Ogobungo ogre in 1928. Joseph Ayo Babalola University is a fully residential institution.
