Kano Governor reduces tertiary institution fees by 50 percent, gives reason

As part of the efforts to cushion the harsh effect of the petrol subsidy removal and rising registration fees in tertiary institutions, the Kano state government has taken a significant step. The school fees of state-owned tertiary institutions have been reduced by 50%.

Dr. Yusuf Ibrahim Kofarmata, the state’s commissioner for higher education, explained in a recent interview that this move aims to provide financial relief to parents during these challenging economic times, The Nigerian Tribune reported.

He said the decision was taken during a meeting with heads of tertiary institutions on Monday, August 28.

The commissioner added that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf backed the move so as to ease parents from further financial constraints in this critical time, The Cable reported.

Among the institutions benefiting from this fee reduction are:

1. Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology (ADUST)

2. Yusuf Maitama Sule University (YUMSUK)

3. Aminu Kano College of Islamic and Legal Studies (AKSIL)

4. Kano State Polytechnic

5. Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education

6. Audu Bako College of Agriculture

7. Kano College of Remedial Science (KAS)

The former senator of Kaduna Central District, Shehu Sani, has commended the Kano state government headed by Abba Kabir Yusuf over his recent decision.

In a piece of related news, Legit.ng reported on the federal government’s decision to dissolve the governing boards in universities across Nigeria.

On Thursday, August 10, ASUU decried the move and called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's led government to reverse the decision that they described as an obnoxious one.

The union noted that it is "extremely unpleasant" for the FG to dissolve the councils without completing their tenures of office and without "due recourse to the university laws".