NULASS SUPPORTS NANS’ PROPOSED PROTEST AGAINST TUITION INCREASES AT UNILAG.

Babatunji Wusu –

The National Union of Lagos State Students (NULASS) has proclaimed its full support for the National Association of Nigeria Students (NANS) planned general demonstration on September 13 over the tuition hike.

NULASS President Akinlola Shasanya told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Lagos that members of the union will join the solidarity movement in masse.

On September 6, students at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) came to the streets to protest the institution’s management’s increase in fees.

The institution recently asked students to pay more than N190,000 in tuition, up from a little more than N19,000 under the previous system.

NANS also urged tertiary institutions and Unity Schools across the country to stop raising school fees, pledging to continue mobilizing its members nationally to oppose such initiatives.

“NULASS, Nigeria’s apex indigenous students’ body, will express our solidarity in the aftermath of the events that occurred at UNILAG, Akoka, a few days ago.”

“We express our full support for NANS’s general protest on September 13.” We also fully commit to joining the fight against the steep increase in tuition costs.

“Your pursuit of justice and equity in education is admirable, and I am confident that our unity and determination will lead us to success,” Shasanya concluded.

Similarly, Shasanya decried the reported use of teargas canisters by police officers against protesting UNILAG students on September 6.

“We have followed the unwelcome stand of UNILAG management, and we are horrified by the conduct of the Nigeria Police force against Nigerian students,” he said.

“These were students peacefully protesting the drastic increase in school fees proposed by UNILAG management.”

“In the spirit of Aluta, we firmly believe that when we stand united in our cause, victory is certain.” “We will mobilize our members to join the solidarity movement to that end,” Shasanya said.

According to the NULASS President, the demonstration would continue until UNILAG management reconsiders the substantial rise in its first school costs.

“We are steadfast in our commitment to this just and necessary fight for Nigerian students’ rights,” he continued.