UNN SUG Opposes 100% School Fees Increase, Proposes 25% Maximum Adjustment
Summary
UNN SUG rejects management's proposed 100% school fees increase, advocates for maximum 25% adjustment after campus-wide consultations. Hostel fee increases categorically opposed.
UNN SUG Opposes 100% School Fees Increase, Proposes 25% Maximum Adjustment
What's Happening at UNN?
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) management has proposed a 100% increase in school fees for the 2025/2026 academic session, citing inadequate funding as a barrier to institutional transformation. The Students' Union Government (SUG) has rejected this proposal and is advocating for a significantly lower increase.
SUG's Position on Fee Increase
After extensive consultations with students across both Nsukka and Enugu campuses over 72 hours, the SUG leadership—led by President Comr. Ozoagu Chinedu G. and Secretary-General Comr. Utazi Simon O.—determined that a maximum of 25% increment in school fees represents the acceptable limit given current economic conditions in Nigeria.
The union emphasized that this position reflects the collective voice of the student body and balances the university's funding needs with students' financial realities.
Hostel Fees Rejected Outright
The SUG categorically rejected any increase in hostel fees, stating that raising accommodation costs without corresponding improvements to living conditions is unacceptable to the student body. Students have long complained about inadequate facilities despite paying hostel fees.
Timeline of Events
- December 24, 2025: Emergency meeting between UNN Management and SUG leadership to discuss proposed fee increase
- December 24-27, 2025: 72-hour intensive student consultations across Nsukka and Enugu campuses
- December 27, 2025: Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) meeting with stakeholders to present student position
What UNN Students Should Know
The SUG has urged university management to:
- Adopt the 25% compromise as the maximum acceptable fee adjustment
- Suspend any hostel fee increases pending significant facility improvements
- Continue constructive dialogue with student representatives
The union leadership remains committed to protecting student interests while maintaining open communication channels with the administration. Students are encouraged to stay informed through official SUG channels as negotiations continue.
